MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/24/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 2/24/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-2290 proximal tenodesis implant system button broke after the sutures were passed and tension was applied.Inserter threads covered the buttonhole and snapped off the eyelet.This was discovered during a proximal biceps tenodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Nothing broke off inside the patient, as this occurred outside while loading and tensioning the sutures for implantation.
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, 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.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• 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: 19479915
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05116
• Device Sequence Number: 12530724
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026698
• UDI-Public: 00888867026698
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123341
• 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: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2290
• Device Lot Number: 15038633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/27/2022
• 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