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	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/24/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the suture broke during tensioning.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.No further information received.Update 28-aug-2026: further information was provided that the issue occurred during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery.No parts broke off inside the patient.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device (interference screw) and different surgical technique to fixate with the screws.It was not necessary to 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 -194
• Manufacturer (Section G): Arthrex, Inc.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 -194
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; +1(800)933-7001
• MDR Report Key: 50668953
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-04610
• Device Sequence Number: 9539675
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867319714
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• 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): 09/08/2026

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: 15506186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2025
• 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