MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/31/2024
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 8/1/2024, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via email that ar-1588rt-j acl tightrope rt sutures broke when pulling the graft.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024.The case was completed using another ar-1588rt-j acl tightrope rt.Additional information received on 8/5/2024: this was discovered during an aclr procedure.The correct surgery date is (b)(6) 2024.The sutures broke inside the patient.The case was not delayed, and additional anesthesia was not necessary.The patient suffered no negative effects on or after the procedure.
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 used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 19950624
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07125
• Device Sequence Number: 21073457
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867095533
• UDI-Public: 00888867095533
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231857
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2025

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: ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RT-J
• Device Lot Number: 15212823
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2024
• 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