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	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	12/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 11-dec-2025, it was reported by a sales representative via email that three ar-3636h self bunching knotless 1.8 hip fibertak anchors exhibited a frayed blue stitch after the repair suture was shuttled through the anchor.The anchor was still able to tension; however, it appeared as though there was an additional suture that was frayed.This issue occurred with three consecutive anchors from the same lot.The issue was discovered during a hip labrum repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information was received on 19-dec-2025: the anchors remained implanted in the patient as removal was unsuccessful.All frayed suture material was removed using a shaver, leaving only the anchors in place.The procedure was completed with a replacement ar-3636h self-bunching knotless 1.8 hip fibertak anchor.The case was delayed by approximately 10 minutes, and no additional anesthesia was administered.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the provided information, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded that the most likely cause of the reported failure is use error.This includes pulling the sutures close to the rough bone and/or damage caused by interaction with other instruments.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.The customer attached a picture, and it can be observed that one device's suture had frayed.In the second picture, no damage was observed, and no additional pictures were provided.

• 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: 23942446
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 21494988
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867362888
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867362888(11)250603(17)300531(10)15445466
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• 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): 04/16/2026

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: 15445466
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2025
• 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