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InjuryHTN

KNOTLESS AC TIGHTROPE REPAIR SYSTEM

Received Sep 16, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 21, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-03892 · MDR key 23067174

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-2371BL

Lot number

15330995

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Failure of Implant
  • Failure of Implant

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIGHROPE BROKE POST OPERATIVELY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. UPDATE 10-SEP-2025: ITS UNCLEAR WHEN THE INITIAL SURGERY WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE POST OPERATIVE COMPLIANCE WAS NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY. THE REVISION SURGERY WAS ALREADY PERFORMED WITH A DEVICE FROM A COMPETITOR.