MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE® II BTB, RECON IB¿; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	TIGHTROPE® II BTB, RECON IB¿
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Advance (2524); Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/30/2025
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 06/30/2025, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that an ar-1588btb-ib tightrope® ii btb was deemed defective after trying to shuttle the white tail of the btb tightrope through the locking mechanism.This occurred during a revision acl reconstruction on (b)(6) 2025.The white tail suture would not pass through the tightrope locking configuration to close the loop of the btb tightrope.They ultimately cut the tightrope off and loaded a new one on.
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 information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including improper bone preparation and incorrect surgical technique during device application.These factors may have contributed to the malfunction or compromised the integrity of the implant during the procedure.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE® II BTB, RECON IB¿
• 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: 22568183
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03006
• Device Sequence Number: 21141660
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867319677
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867319677(11)240527(17)290430(10)15254094
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• 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): 11/05/2025

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: TIGHTROPE® II BTB, RECON IB¿
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588BTB-IB
• Device Lot Number: 15254094
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown