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

Model Number	TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/20/2022
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 complaint is confirmed based on the customer provided photo, which displays the incorrectly assembled tightrope.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6)2022, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1588tn-21 tightrope ii abs was passed through the card correctly, however, it would not hold tension.The implant was removed and an ar-1588btb-2j tightrope ii btb was used to complete the case.This was discovered during a autograft quadlink construct procedure on (b)(6)/2022.Additional information requested.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
• 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: 19447938
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04720
• Device Sequence Number: 15640326
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867371903
• UDI-Public: 00888867371903
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2024

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: 04/30/2026
• Device Model Number: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TN-21
• Device Lot Number: 13310175
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2021
• 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