MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/13/2024
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 arthroscopy surgery the suture of the device tore while tightening the loop.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.The complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-3641-1 serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.No functional testing was performed on this device, as it was received with the inserter tip bent.Visual evaluation revealed that the inserter tip was bent.Evaluation of the returned suture system found that the suture was broken.The most likely cause for the reported failure is a user error.Excessive force on the shortening suture strands may break the strands.

• Brand Name: 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
• 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: 20303013
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07848
• Device Sequence Number: 8866301
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867290952
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867290952(11)240523(17)290430(10)15253015
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K232973
• 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): 01/23/2025

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: 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3641-1
• Device Lot Number: 15253015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/31/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2024
• 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