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MalfunctionHTN

KNOTLESS AC TIGHTROPE OPEN REPAIR IMPLAN

Received Aug 21, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 5, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-03569 · MDR key 22859834

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-2372BLO

Lot number

15244165

Product problems

  • Premature Activation
  • Premature Activation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON 08/05/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT (2) AR-2372BLO KNOTLESS AC TIGHTROPE® OPEN REPAIR IMPLANTS PEC BUTTON DEPLOYED TOO EARLY BOTH TIMES. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H3, H6. COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS NOT CONFIRMED. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE DEVICE (IF AVAILABLE AND RETURNED), PICTURES, VIDEOS, EVENT DESCRIPTION, AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE FIELD, ARTHREX WAS ABLE TO CONCLUDE A MOST LIKELY CAUSE. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE FOR THE REPORTED FAILURE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO USER ERROR OF THE DEVICE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT INSERTION, AND/OR PRYING/LEVERAGING OF THE DEVICE DURING INSERTION.