MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II WITH INTERNALBRACE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II WITH INTERNALBRACE
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/17/2025
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 7/18/2025, a sales representative reported via email that an ar-1588rtt2-ib fibertag tightrope ii tightrope frayed and eventually detached from the graft.This issue was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information was received on 07/24/2025: during an acl reconstruction procedure on 07/17/2025, the ar-1588rtt2 fibertag tightrope ii implant broke inside the patient.All fragments were successfully retrieved.The procedure was completed using a replacement ar-1588rtt2 device, resulting in a brief delay of approximately five minutes.No additional anesthesia was required.A non-arthrex product was used to prepare the bone socket for implant insertion.The patient's bone quality was assessed as "good.".
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: FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II 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: 22786482
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03440
• Device Sequence Number: 9907033
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867426689
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867426689(11)250306(17)300228(10)15400634
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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): 11/20/2025

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: FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II WITH INTERNALBRACE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RTT2-IB
• Device Lot Number: 15400634
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/24/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/06/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown