MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL REPAIR TIGHTROPE, WITH INTERNALBRACE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	ACL REPAIR TIGHTROPE, WITH INTERNALBRACE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/11/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via email that the black and white tightrope passing suture from an ar-1588r-ib acl repair tightrope with internalbrace stripped and broke in half when passed through the fiberring.A new tightrope was needed to complete the case.This was discovered during an acl repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information received on 3/18/2025: the ar-1588r-ib acl repair tightrope with internalbrace was completely removed from the patient a new one was used to complete the case.The case was not delayed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 either excessive force used during suture passing, the device coming in contact with another device during use, and/or improper surgical technique.

• Brand Name: ACL REPAIR TIGHTROPE, WITH INTERNALBRACE
• 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: 21761865
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01195
• Device Sequence Number: 8455825
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867363656
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867363656(11)240806(17)290731(10)15298197
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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): 09/10/2025

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: ACL REPAIR TIGHTROPE, WITH INTERNALBRACE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588R-IB
• Device Lot Number: 15298197
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2024
• 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