MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, SHOULDER; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, SHOULDER
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2026
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 17-feb-2026, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that two ar-3636 fibertak sutures would not shuttle correctly.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.The case was completed using another anchor.There was a 10-minute delay to the case.

• Brand Name: KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, SHOULDER
• 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: 24556533
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01310
• Device Sequence Number: 18497294
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867362871
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867362871(11)251009(17)300930(10)15511356
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• 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): 06/22/2026

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: KL 1.8 FIBERTAK, SHOULDER
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3636
• Device Lot Number: 15511356
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2025
• 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