MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/01/2023
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 is not confirmed.Upon visual evaluation, it was noted that the suture was cut.The broken pieces were not returned.The most likely cause of this condition is when some sharp instruments cut it.No problem found.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during meniscus sewing the suture broke.The broken parts 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: FIBERTAK
• 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: 19448417
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04728
• Device Sequence Number: 8747190
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867290945
• UDI-Public: 00888867290945
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130458
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• 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 Model Number: FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3638-1
• Device Lot Number: 15001546
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/08/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2022
• 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