MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE ABS BUTTON ROUND 14MM CONCAVE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	TIGHTROPE ABS BUTTON ROUND 14MM CONCAVE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery during the passage of the graft into the femoral canal, the suture from the tightrope ii rt implant ar-1588rt-2j tore.It was necessary to re-suture the graft and use other implants (including those in the tibial canal).Everything was performed according to the technique.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update 17-feb-2026.It was further reported that all three devices tore and will be returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE ABS BUTTON ROUND 14MM CONCAVE
• 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: 24496199
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01155
• Device Sequence Number: 10684861
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867157736
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867157736(11)250626(17)300531(10)15456951
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241235
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2026

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 ABS BUTTON ROUND 14MM CONCAVE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TB-4
• Device Lot Number: 15456951
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/26/2025
• 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