MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI; WASHER, BOLT, NUT

Model Number	KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2025
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 3rd april 2025, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via email that for an ar-8926t, knotless tightrope® syndesmosis repair implant, titanium, the pulling suture broke when surgeon tried to pull out from the tunnel.This was detected during an ankle scope procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by using another implant.Update on 3rd april 2025: there was no patient harm.
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 used during suture passing/tightening/tensioning.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI
• Common Device Name: WASHER, BOLT, NUT
• 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: 21865166
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01552
• Device Sequence Number: 12741817
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867049086
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867049086(11)241101(17)291031(10)32272
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043248
• 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): 09/19/2025

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 T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8926T
• Device Lot Number: 32272
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2024
• 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