MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 15 may 2025, it was reported by a sales representative via email that 2 x ar-8990st-1, dx fibertak suture anchor st & ndls were reported to have failed during use.This occurred on (b)(6) 2025 during a lateral ligament reconstruction.It was reported that two dx fibertak anchors (ar-8990st) were used in a lateral ligament repair.Upon deployment, the anchor top pulled straight off the metal rod that inserts the anchor body.This left the metal rod stuck inside the bone, meaning the surgeon was forced to remove using a wire driver.This happened to both the anchors.The case was completed successfully with the surgeon removing the metal inserter rod with a wire driver instead.There was case involvement.
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the information provided, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded that the most probable contributing factors to the reported failure include improper bone preparation and/or the application of excessive impaction or torque.Directions for use dfu-0054-eor7_fmt_en bio-fastak, fastak¿, suturetak® and fibertak® suture anchors.C.Contraindications 1.Insufficient quantity or quality of bone.Warnings and precautions.7.Avoid excessive impaction during anchor insertion as this could lead to inserter damage and/or breakage.If insertion resistance is encountered, do not impact harder.Replace the implant and repeat the drilling/insertion process.9.Suturetak and fibertak suture anchors only: drilling in very hard bone may require cycling the drill while maintaining consistent alignment of the drill guide.Increased size, hard bone drills are also available for use.G.Precautions 3.Fastak suture anchors only: stopping and restarting the drill may result in excess torque being applied to the implant, which may cause the device to fail.4.Fastak and fibertak suture anchors only: it is important to stop drilling as soon as the chuck contacts the guide or grasper.Failure to do so may result in damage to the suture and/or implant.5.Insert the anchor with the same orientation as that of the prepared drilled bone hole to avoid damage to the anchor or inserter.The complaint is confirmed based on the customer's pictures, which show the blue handle of an ar-8990st-1 detached from the shaft/inserter.

• Brand Name: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
• 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: 22143818
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02376
• Device Sequence Number: 8149666
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867301078
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867301078(11)250120(17)291231(10)15375418
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• 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): 09/15/2025

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: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990ST-1
• Device Lot Number: 15375418
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/20/2025
• 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