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	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05/02/2025, a sales representative reported via email that (qty.2) of an ar-1588r-ib acl repair tightrope experienced suture failure within the locking mechanism, specifically through the button, before the acl graft was fully tensioned.The suture broke inside the patient, became shredded, and was successfully retrieved.Both devices belonged to the same lot number and failed at the exact location.Since only two acl repair tightropes were available, the procedure was completed using a btb tightrope.This was discovered during an acl repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025, with no reported patient harm.Additional information has been requested.
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 of the device due to excessive force used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.

• 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: 22095252
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02238
• Device Sequence Number: 12729274
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867363656
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867363656(11)250210(17)300131(10)15387034
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 09/25/2025

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: 15387034
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/02/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown