MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/10/2024
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
It was reported that the device tore one week after it was implanted.No further information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b1, b2, b5, g3, h1, h6.
Event or Problem Description
Update avoe 08-jan-2024 it was further reported that the initial biceps tenodesis surgery was performed on the (b)(6) 2024 and the device ar-3633sp (lot: 15298224) was implanted.This device tore within one week after the initial surgery and a revision biceps tenodesis surgery was performed on the (b)(6) 2024.The affected device was discarded by the facility.This device failure was documented in (b)(4).During the revision surgery on the (b)(6) 2024 the device ar-3633sp (lot: 15301497) was implanted.This device also tore within one week after it was implanted and a second revision biceps tenodesis surgery was required, which was performed on the (b)(6) 2024.This device will be returned for investigation and the case was documented in (b)(4).During this revision the patient was treated with an ar-1662bc device.Update avoe 30-jan-2024: it was further reported that the patient followed the post-op routine in both cases.The hospital's scheme does not provide for a brace.After the first operation, the anchor tore during the inpatient stay approx.2 days after the operation without any visible effect.After the second operation, the patient got and wore a brace at his own request.About 2 weeks after the surgery, the patient picked up a light object (glass or cell phone) and felt the tear.The object he picked up was clearly below the permitted load limit.
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 a patient-specific event.

• Brand Name: SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK
• 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: 21100785
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-09260
• Device Sequence Number: 9145978
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867369962
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867369962(11)240806(17)290731(10)15298224
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SELF-PUNCHING TRIPLE LOADED FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3633SP
• Device Lot Number: 15298224
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2025; 08/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025; 08/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown