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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED FW CL; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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Model Number FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED FW CL
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/03/2025
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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-3600-2 fibertak came loose.It was reported that after inserting the second fibertak anchor, a suture was passed using the suturelasso, and when pulling the nitinol with some force, the first fibertak anchor was pulled out.This was discovered during a procedure with no patient harm.The procedure was completed using a pushlock and a fiberlink to reinsert the first portion of the saturated labrum.The patient¿s bone quality was reported as good.Additional information provided 17-dec-2025: it was further reported this occurred during a shoulder arthroscopy procedure with no case delay or additional anesthesia administered.All fragments were retrieved from the patient.
 
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 error of the device due to improper bone preparation and/or misaligned insertion of the implant.
 
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Brand Name
FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED FW CL
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 Key23887523
Report Number1220246-2025-05792
Device Sequence Number4668982
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867206960
UDI-Public(01)00888867206960(11)250929(17)300831(10)15505590
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryBR
PMA/510(K) Number
K251809
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 04/10/2026
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 NumberFIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED FW CL
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3600-2
Device Lot Number15505590
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/03/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/08/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/24/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/10/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured09/29/2025
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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