MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL TIGHTROPE RT; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	ACL TIGHTROPE RT
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the white suture tore while shuttling.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
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d2b, d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-1588rt tightrope®, batch 15432060, was received for investigation.Visual inspection of the returned device noted that the white sutures were torn.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, attributed to excessive force during suture passing, tightening, or tensioning.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Refer to the attached investigation photos.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE RT
• 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 Key: 23380725
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04815
• Device Sequence Number: 9091333
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019553
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867019553(11)250506(17)300430(10)15432060
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 01/02/2026

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: ACL TIGHTROPE RT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RT
• Device Lot Number: 15432060
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/06/2025
• 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