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	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy the knotless mechanism was faulty and could not be tightened.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.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: KL 1.8 FiberTak, Shoulder
• 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: 50775965
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-04737
• Device Sequence Number: 18776148
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867362871
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K260561
• 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): 09/15/2026

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: 15601957
• 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: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2026
• 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