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

Model Number	FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT SET
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2025
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 11/05/2025, a sales representative reported via phone that the guide component from the ar-3670 fibertak biceps implant system became cold-welded to the drill during use.The issue occurred while drilling into the elbow.No components fractured, and no debris was generated.The surgeon was able to remove both the drill and guide without complication and proceeded to complete the procedure using a replacement ar-3670 fibertak biceps implant system.The event resulted in a delay of approximately two minutes.It is unclear whether additional anesthesia was administered.This was discovered during a triceps repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025, with no reported patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, misaligned insertion, or prying or levering the device during use.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT SET
• 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: 23643361
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05173
• Device Sequence Number: 10149122
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867305427
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867305427(11)250203(17)300131(10)15382440
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2026

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: FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT SET
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3670
• Device Lot Number: 15382440
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2025
• 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