MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS KIT; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	12/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that the prongs of the inserter from an ar-3688 knotless fibertak biceps implant system broke off during insertion.This was discovered during a subpectoral bicep tenodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2024.Additional information received on 12/16/2024: the lot number remains unknown.The implant remained in the patient, and the broken fragments could not be retrieved.The case was completed using an ar-3688 knotless fibertak biceps implant system.The case was not delayed, and additional anesthesia was not needed.
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 of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS KIT
• 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: 21066871
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-09185
• Device Sequence Number: 20932333
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867398740
• UDI-Public: 00888867398740
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222161
• 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): 07/10/2025

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: KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown