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MalfunctionHTN

KNOTLESS T-ROPE SYN-DESMOSIS REPR KIT,SS

Received Jan 15, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 30, 2025

Report 1220246-2026-00217 · MDR key 24079065

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8926SS

Lot number

32758

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • 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

ON 31-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA (B)(4) THAT (QTY. 2) OF AN AR-8926SS KNOTLESS T-ROPE EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE DOCTOR PULLED THE SUTURES ONE BY ONE TO CLOSE THE SYNDESMOSIS, THE TIGHTROPE SUTURES BROKE; ANOTHER TIGHTROPE WAS PROVIDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR, AND WHEN THE SUTURES WERE PULLED AGAIN, THEY BROKE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.