MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK WITH SUTURETAPE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATION FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERTAK WITH SUTURETAPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 11/9/2021, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-3602 fibertak inserted tip broke inside the patient after the suture anchor was implanted.This was discovered during a labral repair on (b)(6) 2021.Surgeon was able to retrieve all broken fragments from inside the patient, flushed the area, and the fibertak suture anchor remained in place successfully.
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 use.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK WITH SUTURETAPE
• 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: 19288407
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03109
• Device Sequence Number: 7069711
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867206946
• UDI-Public: 00888867206946
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181769
• 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): 05/10/2024

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: FIBERTAK WITH SUTURETAPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3602
• Device Lot Number: 12868786
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/08/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown