MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI; WASHER, BOLT, NUT

Model Number	K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2025
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 08/05/2025, a sales representative reported via phone that an ar-8925t syndesmosis tightrope xp snapped when the surgeon went to tighten the sutures down onto the button; the initial suture snapped.Further attempts to secure it caused additional sutures to break, leaving no remaining sutures for fixation.The button and broken sutures were removed from the patient, and the case was completed with a replacement ar-8925t syndesmosis tightrope xp.No significant delay or added anesthesia was administered, and no adverse effects were reported.This was discovered during an ankle fracture procedure on (b)(6) 2025.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 a most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to either excessive force used during suture passing or the device coming in contact with another device during use.

• Brand Name: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI
• Common Device Name: WASHER, BOLT, NUT
• 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: 22873628
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03596
• Device Sequence Number: 10386597
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867281608
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867281608(11)250618(17)300531(10)15453117
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043248
• 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): 10/20/2025

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: K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8925T
• Device Lot Number: 15453117
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 08/06/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown