MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 22-jan-2026, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that (qty.3) of an ar-8934bck knotless suturetaks were breaking down near the end on the insert.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is excessive force, misaligned insertion, or prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: 3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK
• Common Device Name: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• 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: 24313285
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00530
• Device Sequence Number: 20069027
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867380981
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867380981(11)240325(17)280229(10)15224849
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180594
• 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): 05/15/2026

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: 3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8934BCK
• Device Lot Number: 15224849
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/25/2024
• 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