MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 10/22/2025, an fda medwatch notification was received via email.A facility representative reported that during a repair of the achilles tendon and transfer of another tendon procedure, involving the ar-2290 proximal tenodesis implant system, the interface between the rod and implant failed.The implant broke upon insertion with minimal pressure.There was no harm to the patient.The broken piece was removed, and a new device was successfully implanted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided ¿ which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, event description, and any additional field input ¿ arthrex has determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to use-related mechanical overstress during insertion, consistent with one or more of the following: off-axis insertion/side-loading improper bone preparation resulting in high insertion resistance prying/leveraging the construct during advancement.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• 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: 23427019
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04903
• Device Sequence Number: 13227420
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026698
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026698(11)250513(17)300331(10)15435239
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2026

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: PROXIMAL TENODESIS IMPLANT SYSTEM REV: 0
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2290
• Device Lot Number: 15435239
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 10/22/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown