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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER Back to Search Results
Model Number FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/21/2025
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 21st august 2025, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 2 units of ar-3638, knotless fibertak¿ with #2 suture (5-box), 1 unit of ar-3638 was pulled out and 1 unit of ar-3638's shutting suture was frayed.This was detected during a shoulder bankart and remplissage repair on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by opening another implant.There was no patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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.Upon evaluation, of the photos attached to the complaint, the condition observed was consistent with the drawing requirement, and the fraying allegation was reviewed in accordance with drawing c26235, note 1, which specifies: trim the loose yarns as close to the surface of the braid as possible.No problem found.
 
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Brand Name
FIBERTAK
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 Key23051473
Report Number1220246-2025-03853
Device Sequence Number18597974
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867292123
UDI-Public(01)00888867292123(11)241127(17)291031(10)15354146
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySN
PMA/510(K) Number
K130458
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) 12/19/2025
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 NumberFIBERTAK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3638
Device Lot Number15354146
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Distributor Facility Aware Date08/21/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/21/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/15/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/15/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/19/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured11/27/2024
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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