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

Model Number	DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & NDLS
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/19/2026
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
On (b)(6) 2026, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that for an ar-8990st-1, fibertak® dx suture anchor with 1.3 mm suturetape, the surgeon inserted the anchor and went to do a soft set, and the anchor had stripped off from the sutures.It looked like a clean cut.This was detected during a lateral ligament repair procedure on (b)(6) 2026.The procedure was completed successfully as a new anchor was used.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed based on photographic evidence of a fractured ar-8990st-1 batch 15506873.Based on the information provided which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, event description, and any additional field input arthrex has determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to user-related factors such as the use of excessive tensile force or off-axis loading.

• Brand Name: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, ST & 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: 24281758
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00460
• Device Sequence Number: 8318533
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867301078
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867301078(11)250930(17)300831(10)15506873
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/27/2026

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, ST & NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990ST-1
• Device Lot Number: 15506873
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2025
• 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