MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, SS; WASHER, BOLT, NUT

Model Number	K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, SS
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	04/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a syndesmosis surgery when the surgeron tried to release the button of the tightrope, it did not flip.As he pulled it, the button got stuck inside the patients bone.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device ar-8926ss.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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.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 due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation.

• Brand Name: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, SS
• 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: 22078990
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02184
• Device Sequence Number: 8530825
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867281615
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867281615(11)240911(17)290831(10)15315602
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043248
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2025

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: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, SS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8925SS
• Device Lot Number: 15315602
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2024
• 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