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

Model Number	FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 4/20/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-3671 fibertak biceps implant system and an ar-6370 fibertak implant system sutures were frayed close to the sheath.The surgeon was able to slide the suture through the implant and still use the remaining length.The case was completed successfully.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Additional information received on 4/20/2023: this was discovered during an mpfl repair with allograft procedure.
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 applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
• 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: 19512165
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05570
• Device Sequence Number: 3554644
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867305403
• UDI-Public: 00888867305403
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181769
• 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): 06/11/2024

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 BICEPS IMPLANT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3671
• Device Lot Number: 15014421
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2022
• 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