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KNOTLESS AC TIGHTROPE OPEN REPAIR IMPLAN

Received Dec 31, 2025 · Event occurred Dec 2, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-05900 · MDR key 23933032

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-2372BLO

Lot number

15446460

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (AC) JOINT SURGERY IN THREE IMPLANTS AR-2372BLO (LOT: 15474037, 15464005 AND 15446460) THE BUTTON DETACHED UNDER THE CLAVICLE DURING INSERTION. ALL PARTS OF THE DEVICES WERE RETRIEVED 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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