MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Arthrex, Inc. KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI; WASHER, BOLT, NUT

Model Number	KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 11th september 2026, it was reported by a distributor via an email that for 1 unit of ar-8926t, knotless tightrope® syndesmosis repair implant, titanium, its suture broke during loop shortening step.The tunnel was checked and there was no sharp fragment or screw penetrated.This was detected during an ankle orif on (b)(6) 2026.The procedure was completed successfully by using additional ar-8926t in the same tunnel and completed the fixation.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI
• Common Device Name: WASHER, BOLT, NUT
• 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: 50949542
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-04969
• Device Sequence Number: 9624493
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867049086
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043248
• 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): 09/30/2026

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 T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8926T
• Device Lot Number: 36008
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2026
• 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