MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/16/2025
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 17th july 2025, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via email that for an ar-1588btb-2j, tightrope® ii btb, with deploying suture, the nitinol wire broke while pulling in the suture.This was detected during an acl recon revision with btb graft on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully, acl done in patient.There was no patient harm.
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 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 was confirmed based on the customer¿s attached image, which showed a broken suture-threaded nitinol wire.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
• 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: 22720582
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03261
• Device Sequence Number: 9132296
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867319660
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867319660(11)230627(17)280531(10)15109423
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• 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): 11/20/2025

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 WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588BTB-2J
• Device Lot Number: 15109423
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/16/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown