MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SP FBRTAK RC TGRTPE WH/BLK & STTPE WH/BL; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SP FBRTAK RC TGRTPE WH/BLK & STTPE WH/BL
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/16/2025
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 17th december 2025, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that for an ar-3652sp-1, fibertak® rc suture anchor, (white/black), the surgeon inserted the device.When surgeon removed the inserter guide, the fibertak anchor pulled out of the bone.The technique the surgeon used was the correct technique and product pulled out as a product fault.This was detected during a rotator cuff repair - speedbridge using fibertak rc on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as a new fibertak rc anchor was used.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 the complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the information provided, which may include the returned device (if available), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure.The most likely cause of the reported failure is a use error, including improper bone preparation and/or improper surgical technique associated with the device.The complaint allegation was confirmed based on the customer's photograph, which showed that the repair suture and the suture link were intact, and the anchor was not closed.

• Brand Name: SP FBRTAK RC TGRTPE WH/BLK & STTPE WH/BL
• 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 -194
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001-73216
• MDR Report Key: 23959890
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00057
• Device Sequence Number: 18523611
• Product Code: MBI
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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 Number: SP FBRTAK RC TGRTPE WH/BLK & STTPE WH/BL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3652SP-1
• Device Lot Number: 15441743
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown