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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK RC DISPOSABLES KIT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

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Model Number FIBERTAK RC DISPOSABLES KIT
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024, a sales representative reported via phone that an ar-2600fsb-1 fibertak speed bridge implant system, while using the ar-3650ds disposables kit for 2.6 fibertak, had an issue with two out of the three 2.6 fibertak rc self-punching soft anchors ripping and pulling out and never fully setting upon implanting.The case was completed using a 4.75 swivelock.There was under 15 minutes of delay in removing the two suture anchors that had ripped.This was discovered during a rotator cuff repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024, with no reported patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
 
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 due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation.
 
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Brand Name
FIBERTAK RC DISPOSABLES KIT
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
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 Key20181196
Report Number1220246-2024-07488
Device Sequence Number8363785
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00888867291799
UDI-Public00888867291799
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNJ
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 06/27/2025
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 NumberFIBERTAK RC DISPOSABLES KIT
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3650DS
Device Lot Number15227707
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/20/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/09/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/10/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/27/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured04/01/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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