MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/21/2024
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 (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-8988-cp fiberlock suspension system had an issue during a cmc arthroplasty procedure on (b)(6) 2024.When the surgeon was inserting the anchor, the trajectory was good, but then the anchor bent when it was partially through the canal.Everything was removed from the patient in one piece, and nothing broke inside the patient.Another ar-8988-cp fiberlock suspension system with different lot number 15102277 was used to complete the procedure successfully with no patient harm.There was no case delay and no additional anesthesia was administered.The complaint device was discarded and no pictures were taken.This occurred during use with no reported patient harm.
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 user error of the device due to excessive force being used during insertion of the implant.

• Brand Name: FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• 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: 19750788
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06771
• Device Sequence Number: 17775231
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867377875
• UDI-Public: 00888867377875
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• 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: FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8988-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15150912
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2023
• 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