MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SP FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SP FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder reconstruction the tip of the handle broke while punching it.The surgeon was able to retrieve the part out of the patient.The surgeon reported that there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.21-dec-2021 dw update.Further information was provided that the tip of the shaft was bent.
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-3632sp-1 was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that the distal end of the fibertak was severely bent, although no breakage was present.The method of bone preparation employed during the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, were not provided.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: SP FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
• 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: 19566181
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06070
• Device Sequence Number: 6141017
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867341890
• UDI-Public: 00888867341890
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/19/2024

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Model Number: SP FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3632SP-1
• Device Lot Number: 14009669
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/09/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown