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	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	07/04/2025
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 10th july 2025, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that for an ar-1588r-ib, acl repair tightrope®, with internalbrace¿ ligament augmentation, as the surgeon was performing an acl repair, on final tensioning of the acl repair tightrope, one of the tightrope tails snapped below the button.It was also reported that 2 units of ar-2923bc-1, suture anchor, biocomposite pushlock®, sl 2.9 mm x 12.5 mm, sequentially pulled out after insertion.This was detected during use in an acl repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as the surgeon loaded the remaining tightrope tail into a 2.9 pushlock for insertion into the femur for extra fixation and the surgeon resorted to using a 3.5mm swivelock for the 2 ar-2923bc-1 that were pulled out.
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: 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: 22639651
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03104
• Device Sequence Number: 9564093
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867363656
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867363656(11)250109(17)291231(10)15370969
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• 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: ACL REPAIR TIGHTROPE, WITH INTERNALBRACE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588R-IB
• Device Lot Number: 15370969
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/04/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown