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KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR TI

Received Dec 9, 2025 · Event occurred Nov 21, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-05520 · MDR key 23758104

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8926T

Lot number

33256

Product problems

  • Material Split, Cut or Torn
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

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 DURING THE SURGERY TO TREAT CHRONIC SYNDESMOTIC INSTABILITY THE SUTURE OF THE TIGHTROPE TORE WHEN TIGHTENED. THE TORN PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. 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.