MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 03/10/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-1288qis-90 quadlink implant system had the flipcutter (lot: 24b11) in the kit broke on the shaft when retrograde drilling the tibial tunnel.The shaft broke at the most distal end, but the blade remained intact.It seemed as if the flipcutter popped off.They used another flipcutter to push the cutter out and extract it successfully.An x-ray was also performed in the middle of the case to ensure no metal pieces were left in the tunnel or knee.The case was completed using another flipcutter.There was a less than 30-minute delay in the case with no added anesthesia administered to the patient.No adverse effects were reported.This was discovered during an acl reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2025.
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.One unpackaged ar-1288qis-90, batch 15350084, was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the device noted that the tip was broken.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.Refer to investigation photos.The complaint allegation is confirmed.

• Brand Name: QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM
• 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: 21677406
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01128
• Device Sequence Number: 8343424
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867344747
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867344747(11)241119(17)280831(10)15350084
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• 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): 09/02/2025

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: QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1288QIS-90
• Device Lot Number: 15350084
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown