MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	05/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05/14/2024 it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via e-mail that an ar-8990st fibertak® dx suture anchor metal part of the crotch holding the soft anchor broke this occurred during an atfl tear repair.The metal part of the crotch holding the soft anchor broke and remained in the fibula.The surgery was completed without treatment because it was so large that it could not be seen even in the image.The procedure was completed with the product.Additional information received on 5/21/2021: although there are no obvious negative effects on the patient, a small piece of the driver may remain.However, it has been reported that x-rays were unable to confirm that the broken pieces remained in the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
• 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: 19497982
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05375
• Device Sequence Number: 20516918
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867301051
• UDI-Public: 10888867301051
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/03/2025

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: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990ST
• Device Lot Number: 15151430
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2023
• 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