MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during the cruciate ligament reconstruction that the suture of the tightrope tore when the graft was being inserted, and as a result, the graft had to be removed.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
One unpackaged ar-1588rt-j tightrope®, batch 15383864, was received for investigation.Visual inspection of the returned device noted that 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.Per dfu-0147-eo revision 4; g.Precautions: ¿acl/pcl/btb/rt/abs/cl/cls/pf/pfc tightrope only: excessive force on the shortening suture strands and/or tensioning the shortening suture strands not in-line with the bone socket may break the strands and impair ability to fully seat the implant.No additional force on the shortening suture strands is required when the graft/wedge construct reaches the desired position in the femoral socket, and the graft stability is verified by pulling distally on the graft.¿ the complaint allegation is confirmed.Refer to the investigation photos.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 23681509
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05272
• Device Sequence Number: 21293649
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867095533
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867095533(11)250204(17)300131(10)15383864
• 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): 01/19/2026

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 W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RT-J
• Device Lot Number: 15383864
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/04/2025
• 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