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

Model Number	FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 09/18/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-3600 fibertak¿ suture anchor failed and pulled out.This occurred during a shoulder scope/labral repair when the fibertak anchor failed and pulled out.There were no adverse effects on the patient.
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.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK SUTURE 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: 20343852
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07909
• Device Sequence Number: 7945341
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867101890
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867101890(11)201014(17)250930(10)11896069
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ND
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181769
• 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): 06/16/2025

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2025
• Device Model Number: FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3600
• Device Lot Number: 11896069
• 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: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2020
• 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