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MalfunctionHTN

KNOTLESS MINI TR IMPLANT, 2.7MM, TI

Received Jun 8, 2026 · Event occurred May 21, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-03267 · MDR key 25427289

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8908DS

Lot number

15546403

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LISFRANC REPAIR SURGERY USING KNOTLESS MINI TIGHTROPE THE DRILL HIT THE TIP OF THE CLAMP AND THE TIP OF THE DRILL BROKE. THE SURGEON REPEATED THE STEP WITH THE SECOND PACK AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE FRAGMENTS 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.