MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERSTITCH IMPLANT, CURVED; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERSTITCH IMPLANT, CURVED
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/21/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a meniscus re-fix surgery the second implant of four fiberstitch could not be implanted.There was no harm 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
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrections: h.1 set as n/a.Arthrex previously submitted this event as a reportable malfunction out of an abundance of caution.Upon further review and evaluation of associated risk documentation, it has been determined that this event does not meet the criteria of a reportable event under 21 cfr 803.

• Brand Name: FIBERSTITCH IMPLANT, CURVED
• 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: 19702617
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06670
• Device Sequence Number: 12692737
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10818674021798
• UDI-Public: 10818674021798
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190125
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/05/2025

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: FIBERSTITCH IMPLANT, CURVED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4570
• Device Lot Number: 23M14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/12/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown