MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	03/03/2026
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
It was reported that during the subpectoral biceps tenodesis, the tips of the inserter broke off.These remained in the patient.Prior to this, the inserter had bent several times at the tip.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device was used anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS
• 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: 24664932
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01601
• Device Sequence Number: 17406996
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867398757
• UDI-Public: 00888867398757
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/23/2026

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: KNOTLESS TENSIONABLE FIBERTAK BICEPS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3687
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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