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MalfunctionHTN

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

Received Mar 26, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 8, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-01688 · MDR key 24705689

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8925T

Lot number

15502038

Product problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON 09 MAR 2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT AR-8925T K-LESS T-ROPE W/DRV, SYN REPR, TI BATCH 15502038 WAS PULLED OUT IN ITS WHOLE CONSTRUCT WHEN TUGGING IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION TO FLUSH THE OBLONG MEDIAL BUTTON TO BONE. POSSIBLY DUE TO CATCHING SOFT TISSUES ON THE MEDIAL SIDE BY THE OBLONG BUTTON, CAUSING IMPROPER SITTING OF OBLONG BUTTON. THIS WAS DETECTED DURING ANKLE FRACTURE & SYNDESMOSIS TIGHTROPE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026. NO FRAGMENTS RETAINED IN THE PATIENT¿S BODY AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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