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 Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/29/2025
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 31-dec-2025, it was reported by an arthrex employee via (b)(4) that an ar-3636h self bunching kl, when the doctor places the anchor and makes the turn to tie the anchor knot, the suture is cut when it is passed through (blue repair suture).This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• 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: 24054113
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00190
• Device Sequence Number: 13117056
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867362888
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867362888(11)250716(17)300630(10)15467919
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• 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): 05/06/2026

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: 15467919
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2025
• 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