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	09/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 9/10/2021 it was reported by sales rep via email that an ar-1588tn-21 tightrope® ii abs, implant open could not cinch properly as the crutch of the knot did not appear as it should be.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2021.Additional info received 9/13/2021.This was discovered during an acl repair.Surgeon had to used old tightropes to complete case.Facility discarded devices therefore it will not be returning.
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 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 misaligned insertion.

• 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: 19568487
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06166
• Device Sequence Number: 15001865
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867371903
• UDI-Public: 00888867371903
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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
• 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: 01/31/2026
• Device Model Number: TIGHTROPE® II ABS, IMPLANT OPEN
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TN-21
• Device Lot Number: 12757787
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2021
• 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