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MalfunctionHTN

K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI

Received Jan 12, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 26, 2025

Report 1220246-2026-00164 · MDR key 24039506

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8925T

Lot number

15502038

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON 26TH DECEMBER 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT FOR AN AR-8925T, SYNDESMOSIS TIGHTROPE® XP, TITANIUM, THE NURSE STATED THAT THE IMPLANT WAS FAULTY AND THE TIGHTROPE SUTURE BROKE WHEN IT WAS BEING USED. THIS WAS DETECTED DURING AN ANKLE ORIF PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AS A NEW IMPLANT WAS OPENED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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