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

Model Number	FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05-feb-2026, an arthrex subsidiary employee reported via email that an ar-3600 fibertak suture 1.6 mm anchor pulled out while checking fixation.The procedure was completed using another ar-3600 fibertak suture 1.6 mm anchor.No significant surgical delay was reported, and nothing remained in the patient.No additional anesthesia was administered.No adverse patient effects were reported during or following the procedure related to this issue.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided, which may include the returned device (if available), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure.The most likely cause of the reported failure is a use error, including improper bone preparation and/or improper surgical technique associated with the device.Refer to dfu-0054-eo bio-fastak, fastak¿, suturetak® and fibertak® suture anchors revision 8 section g.Precautions.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.No evidence of that failure was received.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR
• 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 -194
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001-73216
• MDR Report Key: 24416545
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00871
• Device Sequence Number: 10569827
• Product Code: MBI
• 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): 06/22/2026

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: FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3600
• Device Lot Number: 15499689
• 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: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/17/2025
• 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