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

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Model Number SELF BUNCHING KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, HIP
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/15/2025
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 16-dec-2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-3636h fibertak anchor pulled out.It was reported that once the anchor was inserted and passed through the labrum, when adjusting it, it pulled out.This was discovered during use with no patient harm reported.Additional information has been requested.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.-complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.The most likely cause of the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation, incorrect surgical technique during the knotless mechanism conversion process, and/or an excessive force applied during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.
 
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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 Key23957814
Report Number1220246-2026-00044
Device Sequence Number15834681
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867362888
UDI-Public(01)00888867362888(11)250603(17)300531(10)15445470
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCI
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) 04/16/2026
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 NumberSELF BUNCHING KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, HIP
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3636H
Device Lot Number15445470
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Distributor Facility Aware Date12/15/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/15/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/15/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/05/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/16/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured06/03/2025
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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