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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPLSYS,FT T-RPII,RTT-IB,FCIII,FBRLINK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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ARTHREX, INC. IMPLSYS,FT T-RPII,RTT-IB,FCIII,FBRLINK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER Back to Search Results
Model Number IMPLSYS,FT T-RPII,RTT-IB,FCIII,FBRLINK
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/21/2025
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 04/23/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-1288rtt2-fc3 fibertag tightrope ii with internalbrace encountered an issue when tensioning the femoral tightrope, the white tensioning sutures pulled through the button.The graft was removed from the joint, and the faulty tightrope construct was discarded.The graft was then re-prepped with a new tightrope ii, and the replacement functioned as expected.The case was delayed 60 minutes, with the patient remaining under anesthesia for an undetermined additional duration.This was discovered during a quad tendon autograft acl reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information has been requested.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3.
 
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received on 05/09/2025: an additional 60 minutes of anesthesia were administered to the patient during the procedure.No negative effects or significant damage were observed during or after the surgery.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is approved based on photographic and video evidence submitted for evaluation.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.
 
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Brand Name
IMPLSYS,FT T-RPII,RTT-IB,FCIII,FBRLINK
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 Key22002933
Report Number1220246-2025-01994
Device Sequence Number15237804
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867430341
UDI-Public(01)00888867430341(11)241218(17)280831(10)15363736
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateND
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K241235
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/10/2025
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 NumberIMPLSYS,FT T-RPII,RTT-IB,FCIII,FBRLINK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-1288RTT2-FC3
Device Lot Number15363736
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/23/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/09/2025
10/02/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/12/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/02/2025
10/10/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured12/18/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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