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	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/08/2025
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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by a distributor via email that an ar-8926t knotless tightrope syndesmosis repair implant sutures broke from the tibial plate.This was discovered during a syndesmosis procedure on (b)(6) 2025.
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.C`.

• 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: 22124765
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02340
• Device Sequence Number: 15663948
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867049086
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867049086(11)250101(17)291231(10)32461
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PE
• 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): 10/08/2025

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: 32461
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2025
• 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