MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DOUBLE LOADED KNOTLESS FIBERTAK, KNEE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DOUBLE LOADED KNOTLESS FIBERTAK, KNEE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 14-jan-2026, an arthrex subsidiary employee reported via email that an ar-3740sp double loaded knotless knee fibertak anchor was inserted, and the tip of the inserter broke off and remained inside the bone.The case was completed with the product in place.There was no significant procedural delay, and no additional anesthesia was administered.The issue was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2026.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: DOUBLE LOADED KNOTLESS FIBERTAK, KNEE
• 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: 24257218
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00395
• Device Sequence Number: 9593274
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867428041
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867428041(11)250828(17)300731(10)15489906
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 05/20/2026

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: DOUBLE LOADED KNOTLESS FIBERTAK, KNEE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3740SP
• Device Lot Number: 15489906
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/14/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2025
• 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