MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
Medical Device Problem Codes	Use of Device Problem (1670); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/27/2024
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 (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-3680 fibertak button implant system failed when trying to convert the anchor in the bicep.The fibertak was successfully implanted into the bone but when trying to convert the first stitch from the fiberloop, the link from the anchor wouldn't convert.This was discovered during a procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including improper bone preparation or improper surgical technique.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
• 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: 21210884
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00038
• Device Sequence Number: 3810424
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867305441
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867305441(11)220613(17)270531(10)14970833
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191426
• 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): 09/08/2025

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: IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3680
• Device Lot Number: 14970833
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2022
• 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