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

Model Number	FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the loop of the device tore.No part of the device broke off inside the patient.There was no harm or adverse event for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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.Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-3638-1 (no batch indicator present) was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that the fibertak and guide appeared to have been unused.However, an additional suture construct was received, with breakage present at the implant.It was noted that the method of bone preparation utilized, as well as the bone quality encountered during the procedure, were not provided.The observed condition is most likely the result of improper bone preparation and/or user applied mechanical forces to the suture during use.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK
• 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: 19558277
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05916
• Device Sequence Number: 12440292
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867290945
• UDI-Public: 00888867290945
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130458
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2024

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 Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
• Device Model Number: FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3638-1
• Device Lot Number: 12542053
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/13/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2021
• 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