| Model Number |
HYBRID FIBERTAK WITH NEEDLES, KNEE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Failure (1158)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 30-jan-2026, a sales representative reported via phone that (2) ar-3770sp hybrid knee fibertak® anchors and (2) ar-3740sp double loaded knotless knee fibertak® anchors backed out.This occurred during an mpfl reconstruction on (b)(6) 2026 when all (4) devices backed out of the patient.The patient had very good bone quality, which was prepped using an ar-3712-29 2.9mm drill for knee fibertaks.These failures resulted in a 15-minute delay which no additional anesthesia was administered.The procedure was completed using an ar-2324kbcc biocomposite knotless swivelock® anchor, and an ar-3740sp double loaded knotless knee fibertak® anchor.There was no harm to the patient.
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