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

Model Number	FIBERTAK RC, DOUBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the suture tape doesn`t slide properly in the device.If the inner thread is knotted, the outer thread will also slide, but if the outer thread is knotted first, the inner thread no longer slides.For the patient the outer thread could no longer be knotted although the inner thread (black) was knotted first.There was no harm or adverse event for patient, operator or third party reported.The subscap refixation surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update avoe 24-feb-2021: it was further reported that when the threads are blocked, no slip knots can be made.Therefore a normal knot was made for the first patient.
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.Without return of the device for physical evaluation, the complaint allegation cannot be confirmed.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 RC, DOUBLOAD 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: 19567522
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06114
• Device Sequence Number: 12338708
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276901
• UDI-Public: 00888867276901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/19/2024

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 Model Number: FIBERTAK RC, DOUBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• 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