MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/13/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 12/14/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that the button from an ar-2290 proximal tenodesis implant system, was not connected to the inserter and appeared broken.Surgeon was able to connect it again but during insertion it would not seat.Case was completed by opening an individual button, part number is unknown.This was discovered during a rcr and bicep repair on (b)(6) 2022.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to user-applied excessive mechanical forces, however, due to the device not being returned, we are unable to confirm the reported event.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 19240605
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02778
• Device Sequence Number: 12620065
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026698
• UDI-Public: 00888867026698
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/03/2024

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 Model Number: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2290
• Device Lot Number: 14991541
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2022
• 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