MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the ar-1588btb-j tightrope failed when lengthening loops.
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 allegation cannot be confirmed without the device for evaluation.The device was not received for evaluation, and no photos of the failure were provided.Per the event description, the most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be attributed to user error.Excessive force on the shortening suture strands and/or tensioning the shortening suture strands not in line with the bone socket may break the strands and impair the ability to fully seat the implant.

• Brand Name: BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 19525337
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05651
• Device Sequence Number: 15340871
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867095366
• UDI-Public: 00888867095366
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231857
• 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): 06/12/2024

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: BTB TIGHTROPE W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588BTB-J
• Device Lot Number: 11858285
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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