MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the loop of the device didn't tighten.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is not confirmed as the device was not returned with the suture anchor.One unpackaged ar-3641, fibertak, serial/batch number (b)(6), was received for investigation.Visual inspection noted that the device was returned without the sutures or the o-ring.Functional testing was performed by assembling the device with a suture system, and the device functioned as intended.No problem found.

• Brand Name: 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
• 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: 21409831
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00533
• Device Sequence Number: 9382205
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867287457
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867287457(11)240517(17)290430(10)15249962
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K232973
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/30/2025

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: 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3641
• Device Lot Number: 15249962
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/31/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2024
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown