MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP; BONE FIXATION PLATE

Model Number	KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/10/2025
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 04-dec-2025, a sales representative reported via phone that the button of an ar-2658tr knotless distal clavicle plate button tightrope broke off during insertion.All fragments were retrieved, and the procedure was completed using a replacement ar-2658tr from a different lot.The incident occurred during a clavicle orif procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and resulted in an approximate 15-minute delay.The patient¿s bone quality was reported as good, and a 3.7 mm guide button pin was used for bone preparation prior to implant insertion.No patient harm was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided ¿ which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, event description, and any additional field input ¿ arthrex has determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to user-related factors such as off-axis loading or excessive insertion force during implantation.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION PLATE
• 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: 23933983
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05916
• Device Sequence Number: 12197367
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867271814
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867271814(11)250729(17)300630(10)15473784
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143139
• 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): 04/13/2026

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: KNOTLESS DIS CLAV PLATE BUTTON TIGHTROP
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2658TR
• Device Lot Number: 15473784
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2025
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown