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

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Model Number IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/24/2025
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 01/24/2025, a sales representative via (b)(4) reported that an ar-3680 fibertak button implant system was pulled out during use.They opened a new kit without issues to complete the case.Due to the issue, there was a four-minute case delay.There were no adverse effects on the patient.This was discovered during a bicep tenodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2025, with no reported patient harm.
 
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.
 
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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 Key21345960
Report Number1220246-2025-00347
Device Sequence Number8959674
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867305441
UDI-Public(01)00888867305441(11)240617(17)290531(10)15274372
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateSD
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K191426
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 09/09/2025
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 NumberIMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3680
Device Lot Number15274372
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/24/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/02/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/10/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/09/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured06/17/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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