MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE SUTURE; FIXATION CERCLAGE

Model Number	FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a periprosthetic femur fracture fixation two fibertape cerclage sutures snapped.One snapped before tensioning and the other snapped at beginning of tensioning.All fragments were retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE SUTURE
• Common Device Name: FIXATION CERCLAGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19193633
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02472
• Device Sequence Number: 15543997
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867274129
• UDI-Public: 00888867274129
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K232755
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/12/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
• Device Model Number: FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-7267
• Device Lot Number: 13520334
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown