MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP; BONE FIXATION PLATE

Model Number	KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On 06/10/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via sems-06589273 that an ar-2658tr knotless distal clavicle plate button tightrope®button released early after passing bi-cortically through the clavicle.This occurred during a clavicle repair on (b)(6) 2024, where the knotless distal clavicle plate button tightrope was cut out and removed from the patient.They opened a new button to finish the repair and it worked successfully.
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: KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION PLATE
• 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: 19683349
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06603
• Device Sequence Number: 3212141
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867271814
• UDI-Public: 00888867271814
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143139
• 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): 06/13/2025

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: KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2658TR
• Device Lot Number: 15184657
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown