KNOTLESS AC TIGHTROPE OPEN REPAIR IMPLAN
Received Apr 10, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 17, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-02148 · MDR key 24844815
Device
Generic name
Washer, Bolt, Nut
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
KNOTLESS AC TIGHTROPE OPEN REPAIR IMPLANCatalog number
AR-2372BLO
Lot number
15516192
Product problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component
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
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ACROMIOCLAVICULAR SEPARATION SURGERY THE BUTTON OF THE TIGHTROPE FELL FROM THE IMPLANT HOLDER AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE CLAVICLE TWICE. 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.