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MalfunctionHTN

K-LESS T-ROPE IMP ONLY, SYN REPR ,TI

Received Jul 7, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 10, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-03637 · MDR key 25734472

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8924T

Lot number

33405

Product problems

  • Material Split, Cut or Torn

Patient

Not reported

  • 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 A STABILIZATION OF THE TIBIOFIBULAR SYNDESMOSIS THE SUTURE TORE AFTER THE BUTTON HAD BEEN SECURED TO THE TIBIA. THE IMPLANT WAS REMOVED. 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.