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	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the biceps button was not fully intact on the metal inserter.When passing the sutures through the button, the button fell off and it was discovered that it was not originally threaded on the metal inserter.The rep confirmed the device did not break in the patient.A new kit was opened and used in the procedure.See attached image.
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.Visual evaluation identified that the button had broken off of the device.However, without the return of the device, further investigation cannot be performed.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• 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: 19257545
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02859
• Device Sequence Number: 6493149
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026698
• UDI-Public: 00888867026698
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123341
• 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): 05/07/2024

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: 10653957
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown