MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One unpackaged ar-7800, fibertape® cerclage tensioner, batch 052144 was received for investigation.Visual evaluation identified surface damage along the distal end and along the body of the device.Functional testing revealed that the device frayed the sutures when tightening.The most likely cause of the reported failure is wear-and-tear damage sustained in the field over time.The manufacturing date is 2022.The complaint allegation is confirmed.
Event or Problem Description
On 18-mar-2026, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(6) that a qty.2 of ar-7800 fibertape cerclage tensioners had a burr inside causing the sutures to tear.This was discovered during a procedure with no patient harm.Additional information provided 07-apr-2026: it was further reported that this was discovered during a tsa total shoulder procedure with a 30-minute case delay experienced.The case was completed with swivelock anchors and it unknown whether additional anesthesia was administered.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 24897102
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-02262
• Device Sequence Number: 8646247
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867273986
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867273986(11)220310(10)052144
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

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: FIBERTAPE CERCLAGE TENSIONER, REUSABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-7800
• Device Lot Number: 052144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/09/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown