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

Model Number	TIGHTROPE ® II RT WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery while tightening the device at the tibial end, the suture securing the endo button came loose.The surgeon re-sutured it, but the acl graft remained slightly loose.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE ® II RT 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: 24815503
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-02041
• Device Sequence Number: 20336480
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867319714
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867319714(11)250826(17)300731(10)15488403
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 04/08/2026

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 RT WITH DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RT-2J
• Device Lot Number: 15488403
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown