MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BTB TIGHTROPE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	BTB TIGHTROPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/13/2025
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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that for an ar-1588btb, btb tightrope®, after ar-1588rt-ib broke (case-(b)(4)), ar-1588btb was opened to be used as a new femoral tightrope.When cinching the graft into the femoral socket, the btb tightrope broke.It was also reported that for an ar-2324pslc, suture anchor, peek-swivelock® c, 4.75 x 19.1 mm, vented, when attempting to secure the internal brace to the shin, the anchor threads broke/bent upon insertion.The doctor drilled 4.5mm into the medial tibia and used 4.75 swivelock tap.This was detected during use in a acl graftlink procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as a 2nd ar-1588rt-ib tightrope was opened and used successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed by the attached picture, which shows that the white suture was cut.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 can be attributed to user error, due to improper surgical technique, and/or excessive force used during suture passing or the device coming into contact with another device during use.

• Brand Name: BTB TIGHTROPE
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 22950923
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03701
• Device Sequence Number: 9636595
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019515
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867019515(11)210216(17)260131(10)12739588
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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): 11/21/2025

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 Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
• Device Model Number: BTB TIGHTROPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588BTB
• Device Lot Number: 12739588
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown