MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/06/2025
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 03/06/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that (2) ar-2350 knotless tensiontight¿ button implant systems sutures sheared.This occurred during a shoulder arthroscopy with bicep tenodesis on (b)(6) 2025 when the sutures sheared, both implants remain in the patient.The case was completed with a secondary implant to ensure fixation.There was no harm on the patient.This failure did add about 5 minutes of additional time where additional anesthesia was administered.
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 excessive force being used when tensioning the sutures.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS
• 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: 21651782
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01048
• Device Sequence Number: 15337390
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867301924
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867301924(11)241204(17)281231(10)15356597
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202444
• 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): 09/12/2025

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 TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2350
• Device Lot Number: 15356597
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2024
• 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