MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/23/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 09/26/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that a ar-7800 fibertape® cerclage tensioner fell apart.This was discovered on (b)(6) 2022 during a tha while attempting to tension the fibertape around the femoral neck it was noticed that the spring was missing from under the release tab.The surgeon was able to hold the tab down with one hand and tension with the other and the case finished without incident.
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-7800, serial/batch number (b)(6), was received for investigation.Functional testing found that the cerclage tensioner does not function as required.Visual evaluation found that the ratchet lever spring was missing before receiving the device for investigation.Signs of wore were observed in the shaft and handle of the instrument.Multiple discoloration spots were observed on the device.The root cause of the reported failure mode is undetermined.However, it is unknown how many cleaning cycles the device had been exposed to.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 19475838
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05027
• Device Sequence Number: 17910485
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867273986
• UDI-Public: 00888867273986
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/06/2024

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: FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-7800
• Device Lot Number: 051808
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2018
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown