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

Model Number	DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/29/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 10/29/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that (qty.2) of an ar-8990st fibertak dx suture anchors were inserted and then pulled out when attempting to set.This was discovered during a brostrom repair/atfl reconstruction with internalbrace on (b)(6) 2024.The case was completed using 2.2 corkscrews instead of dx fibertaks.Additional information received on 11/1/2024: nothing broke inside the patient, the shaft of the fibertak only bent.The case was completed using another ar-1318ft and an ar-1318ft corkscrew ft.The case was delayed ten minutes without additional anesthesia.
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: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
• 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: 20652687
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08503
• Device Sequence Number: 15113628
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867301054
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867301054(11)240718(17)290630(10)15289677
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• 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: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990ST
• Device Lot Number: 15289677
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2024
• 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