MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL TIGHTROPE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	ACL TIGHTROPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/30/2023
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 (b)(6) 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 device was not returned for evaluation and therefore the alleged complaint event could not be confirmed.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.However, due to the device not being returned, we are unable to confirm the reported event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery the device broke off inside the patient.The broken pieces were retrieved from patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19299379
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03195
• Device Sequence Number: 6883323
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019614
• UDI-Public: 00888867019614
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 05/13/2024

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: ACL TIGHTROPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588T
• Device Lot Number: 15019657
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2022
• 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