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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #2 MTS W/ NDL; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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ARTHREX, INC. DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #2 MTS W/ NDL; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER Back to Search Results
Model Number DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #2 MTS W/ NDL
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/19/2025
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 an ar-8991, fibertak® dx suture anchor, knotless, ve5, was pulled out of the bone even though the correct technique was followed.This was detected during use in an unspecified procedure on (b)(6) 2025.On (b)(6) 2025 - the complaint initiator replied that this detected during use in an arthrobrostrum procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as the second anchor worked.
 
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 due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation.Ref: (b)(4).Bone preparation: if your surgeon cycles the drill, when drilling, make sure they are cycling in the same direction.Any movement, even micro-motion, in the guide can create an oblong or larger whole.Remember that the dx knotless fibertak anchor relies on cortical fixation.If your surgeon uses a rongeur or curette to decorticate and create a bleeding bed, it could compromise the fixation.Do not fully set the anchor before shuttling the knotless mechanism.Instead, use a light pull to ensure it is staying in bone.Ref: (b)(4).Suturetak and fibertak suture anchors only: drilling in very hard bone may require cycling the drill while maintaining consistent alignment of the drill guide.Increased size, hard bone drills are also available for use.Suturetak and fibertak suture anchors only: anchors loaded on flexible drivers: the drill guide tip must remain in contact with the bone surface during the drilling and implant impaction steps of the procedure.Failure to do so may result in difficulty seating the implant to its intended depth.Avoid excessive impaction during anchor insertion as this could lead to inserter damage and/or breakage.If insertion resistance is encountered, do not impact harder.Replace the implant and repeat the drilling/insertion process.
 
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Brand Name
DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #2 MTS W/ NDL
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 Key22997993
Report Number1220246-2025-03748
Device Sequence Number15670708
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867377295
UDI-Public(01)00888867377295(11)250324(17)300228(10)15408592
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K200341
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 12/24/2025
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 NumberDX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #2 MTS W/ NDL
Device Catalogue NumberAR-8991
Device Lot Number15408592
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Distributor Facility Aware Date08/19/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/19/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/18/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/08/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/24/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/24/2025
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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