MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/07/2023
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 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.Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-1588tn-20 serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.No functional testing for this device was performed due to the damage.Visual evaluation found the sutures were torn.Also, it was noted a knot in the blue suture.No sharp edges were observed on the button.Per dfu-0147 g.Precautions 1.Acl/pcl/ btb/rt/abs tightrope only: excessive force on the shortening suture strands may break the strands and impair ability to fully seat the implant.No additional force on the shortening suture strands is required when the graft/wedge construct reaches the desired position in the femoral socket and the graft stability is verified by pulling distally on the graft.The most likely cause for the reported failure is user error for applying excessive force during use.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the tightrope thore when it was pulled through the femural tunnel.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.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: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT
• 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: 19342288
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03448
• Device Sequence Number: 15651376
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867371897
• UDI-Public: 00888867371897
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231857
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (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): 05/17/2024

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: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TN-20
• Device Lot Number: 15021284
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/03/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/08/2022
• 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