MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI; WASHER, BOLT, NUT

Model Number	K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Frayed (1262); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/27/2024
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 (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-8925t syndesmosis tightrope xp suture on the implant was shredded thus compromising the implant.The patient was not affected.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received on 10/7/2024: this was discovered during an ankle orif procedure.The suture shredded in the patient during insertion, and all fragments were removed.The case was completed using an ar-8925ss syndesmosis tightrope xp.The case was delayed five minutes without additional anesthesia.
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: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI
• Common Device Name: WASHER, BOLT, NUT
• 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: 20370197
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08003
• Device Sequence Number: 12477470
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867281608
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867281608(11)240722(17)290630(10)15291049
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043248
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2025

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: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8925T
• Device Lot Number: 15291049
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024; 06/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2024; 07/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/22/2024
• 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