MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 1.8MM PERC INSERT KIT FOR FIBERTAK; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	1.8MM PERC INSERT KIT FOR FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/04/2026
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 04-feb-2026, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that the ar-3610pk-3 1.8mm perc insert kit for fibertak experienced an issue when attempting to do a posterior perc labral repair, but the switching stick from the kit would not slide over the guidewire.The surgeon then removed the wire from the shoulder and tried to pass the guidewire through the switching stick again.It would only go in about 25% of the way before it would stop.The surgeon attempted to use force to pass it through to no avail.This issue was discovered during a case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 -complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion prying/leveraging during use.

• Brand Name: 1.8MM PERC INSERT KIT FOR FIBERTAK
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 -194
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001-73216
• MDR Report Key: 24401326
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00702
• Device Sequence Number: 15929008
• Product Code: LXH
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 06/08/2026

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: 1.8MM PERC INSERT KIT FOR FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3610PK-3
• Device Lot Number: 15505452
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2025
• 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