MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/09/2026
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
It was reported that during an arthroscopy surgery the implant did not anchor after being inserted into the canal.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 the complaint allegation was confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8990-1 fibertak® dx suture anchor, with #1 fiberwire® suture and needles, batch 15471038, was received for evaluation.During the evaluation, it was noted that the inserter tip was broken at the notch, and the remaining portion of the notch was bent.In addition, the shaft was bent at the distal end near the notch, indicating the application of excessive force.Evaluation of the anchor shows frayed and not damaged, as observed on the curved needles.A functional test was not performed due to damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including improper bone preparation, excessive side-loading, and/or incorrect surgical technique with the device.

• Brand Name: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS
• 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: 24198549
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00331
• Device Sequence Number: 9624742
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867264991
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867264991(11)250723(17)300630(10)15471038
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• 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): 05/15/2026

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: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990-1
• Device Lot Number: 15471038
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2025
• 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