MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2024
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
It was reported that during an arthroscopic shoulder surgery the guidewire broke during implant insertion.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 complaint allegation is not confirmed.One unpackaged ar-3638-1 was received for investigation.Upon visual evaluation, it was noted that that the device was received disassembled.The tails of the sutures had crimping on the ends.Functional testing noted that the device functioned as intended.No problem found.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.One unpackaged ar-3602-2 was received for investigation.Upon visual evaluation, it was noted that that the device was received disassembled.The tails of the sutures had crimping on the ends.Functional testing noted that the device functioned as intended.No problem found.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE
• 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: 20191253
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07515
• Device Sequence Number: 20531214
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867206953
• UDI-Public: 00888867206953
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181769
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/11/2025

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: FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3602-2
• Device Lot Number: 15117886
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025; 02/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2025; 03/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2023
• 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