MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SP 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR; ARTHROSCOPIC ACCESSORIES

Model Number	SP 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/17/2025
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
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the suture tore.During the insertion of the device, the insertor cut the anchor.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged fibertak®, ar-3641sp-1, batch 15461121, was received for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the sutures were torn, and the anchors were not returned for evaluation.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The method used to prepare the bone, as well as the bone quality encountered during the procedure, were not provided.The most likely cause can be attributed to misuse, such as: improper bone preparation; misaligned insertion; prying or leveraging the device during insertion.The complaint allegation that the sutures broke is confirmed.The damaged anchor allegation cannot be confirmed as it was not returned.Refer to the attached investigation photos.

• Brand Name: SP 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPIC ACCESSORIES
• 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: 23379928
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04811
• Device Sequence Number: 8864043
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867341913
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867341913(11)250704(17)300630(10)15461121
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• 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): 12/30/2025

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: SP 2.6 MM KNOTLESS FIBERTAK ANCHOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3641SP-1
• Device Lot Number: 15461121
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown