MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/21/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05/15/2024 it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1588tn-21 tightrope ii abs would not lock to produce a ridged construct for the tibial side fixation.The implant had to be cut from the graft and an alternative arthrex product was used to complete the procedure.This was discovered during a procedure.
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 misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
• 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: 19552984
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05892
• Device Sequence Number: 12441402
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867371903
• UDI-Public: 00888867371903
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2025

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: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TN-21
• Device Lot Number: 15005771
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2022
• 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