MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 30-dec-2025, a sales representative reported via phone that three ar-3680 fibertak button implant systems pulled out of the bone while shuttling sutures.Attempts to convert down to the anchor were unsuccessful, as the implants continued to pull out instead of converting.All three implants were subsequently removed intact from the patient.The case was completed using an ar-2260 distal biceps repair implant system.The issue resulted in an approximate 20-minute surgical delay, and it is unknown whether additional anesthesia was administered.The event occurred during a proximal biceps tenodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2025.No patient harm was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
• 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: 24068765
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00206
• Device Sequence Number: 10226216
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867305441
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867305441(11)250730(17)300630(10)15475259
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191426
• 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): 05/05/2026

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: IMPLANT SYSTEM, FIBERTAK BUTTON
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3680
• Device Lot Number: 15475259
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown