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

Model Number	K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, SS
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/11/2024
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 10/14/2024, a sales representative reported via phone that an ar-8925ss syndesmosis tightrope xp had an issue.While tensioned down, the tightrope had the suture frayed and then got tangled and bundled up so they could not tension it further.The broken suture was removed from the patient, and another kit was opened from a different lot with no issues.There was a five-minute delay.This was discovered during a fibula fracture syndesmosis repair on (b)(6) 2024, with no reported patient harm.
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 when tensioning the sutures.

• Brand Name: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, SS
• 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: 20469589
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08174
• Device Sequence Number: 7612516
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867281615
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867281615(11)240726(17)290630(10)15293463
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 07/08/2025

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, SS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8925SS
• Device Lot Number: 15293463
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2024
• 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