MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/02/2024
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 10/02/2024, it was reported by an arthrex employee via phone that an ar-2290 implant systems button inserter broke.This occurred during a proximal biceps tenodesis on (b)(6) 2024 when the button inserter broke as they were going to insert it into the patient.The case continued using a tension tight button to complete the case.There was no delay.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 being used during insertion of the implant.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• 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: 20417660
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08076
• Device Sequence Number: 18216554
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026698
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026698(11)240405(17)290228(10)15230534
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,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: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2290
• Device Lot Number: 15230534
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/05/2024
• 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