MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERLOOP, #2, BLUE; POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE

Model Number	FIBERLOOP, #2, BLUE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
(b)(6)2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1370c biocomposite interference screw and an ar-4020c-07 fastthread biocomposite interference screw ripped the suture tied to the graft during the fixation of the graft to the femur.This caused the graft to have to be whip-stitched multiple times.The case was completed using a biotenodesis screw 8x23mm.This was discovered during an mpfl reconstruction procedure on (b)(6)2024.Additional information received on 11/6/2024: the suture that broke was an ar-7234 fiberloop.The case suture was removed and replaced with another ar-7234 fiberloop.The anchors were also removed, and an ar-1580bc biocomposite-tenodesis screw was used.There was no delay in the case.
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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: FIBERLOOP, #2, BLUE
• Common Device Name: POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE
• 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: 20788096
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08618
• Device Sequence Number: 7808900
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867041677
• UDI-Public: 00888867041677
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122374
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• 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: FIBERLOOP, #2, BLUE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-7234
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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