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

Model Number	FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used when tensioning the sutures.As no further investigation was able to be performed no change in harm was identified.This complaint will be included in trending per (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
During a proximal hamstring repair the anchor was implanted but pulled back out while securing the suture.The surgeon drilled another hole and relocated with another implant.The procedure was completed with no further issues.The patient is fine.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
• 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: 19289708
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03121
• Device Sequence Number: 18316051
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867305403
• UDI-Public: 00888867305403
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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: 05/31/2026
• Device Model Number: FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3671
• Device Lot Number: 13495645
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2021
• 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