| Model Number |
FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED FW CL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/03/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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