MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATION FASTENER

Model Number	SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that a ar-3633sp fibertak unraveled and backed out.This occurred on (b)(6) 2022 during a rotator cuff repair after the anchor was inserted, it unraveled and backed out.The case was completed using a 4.75 mm swivelock and there was no patient effect reported.
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 of the device due to excessive force during tensioning and/or improper bone prep.

• Brand Name: SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATION 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: 19251583
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02844
• Device Sequence Number: 6598761
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867369969
• UDI-Public: 10888867369969
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/06/2024

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: SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3633SP
• Device Lot Number: 14990173
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown