MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2026
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 06-feb-2026, a sales representative reported via email that an ar-1588btb-2j tightrope ii btb with deploying suture experienced an issue during use.When attempting to pass the suture through the tightrope mechanism, the tape balled up within the button and could not be advanced as intended.The issue occurred in a procedure on (b)(6) 2026, with no reported patient harm.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
• 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: 24429662
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00886
• Device Sequence Number: 10253927
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867319660
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867319660(11)240108(17)281231(10)15190341
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• 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): 05/28/2026

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: TIGHTROPE ® II BTB WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588BTB-2J
• Device Lot Number: 15190341
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/06/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown