MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SELF BUNCHING KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, HIP; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SELF BUNCHING KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, HIP
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/13/2025
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 november 17, 2025, an arthrex subsidiary employee reported via (b)(4) that two ar-3636h self-bunching kl 1.8 fibertak sutures broke during a labral repair procedure.The first fibertak hip anchor was placed following the standard surgical technique.However, when tension was applied to the suture to perform the knotless technique, the suture unexpectedly broke.To complete the repair, the surgeon requested a second anchor, but the same issue occurred, the suture broke during tensioning despite correct handling and adherence to the recommended procedure.There was no patient harm reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user-applied excessive force during the tightening process.

• Brand Name: SELF BUNCHING KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, HIP
• 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: 23743006
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05469
• Device Sequence Number: 18757970
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867362888
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867362888(11)250324(17)300228(10)15408581
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• 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): 03/09/2026

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: SELF BUNCHING KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, HIP
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3636H
• Device Lot Number: 15408581
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2025
• 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