MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Component Misassembled (4004)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 10/08/2021 it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-1588btb-j tightrope's blue thread attached to the button was not assembled.This was discovered after opening.The case was completed using a new product.There was no patient effect reported.Additional information provided on 10/11/2021.Btb acl reconstruction was being performed.Case completed using a ne ar-1588btb-j.
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 a manufacturing/packaging issue.

• Brand Name: BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19259450
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02887
• Device Sequence Number: 2569020
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867095366
• UDI-Public: 00888867095366
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231857
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• 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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
• Device Model Number: BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588BTB-J
• Device Lot Number: 11237600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown