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MalfunctionHTN

SYNDESMOSIS TIGHTROPE PRO IMPLANT, TI

Received Jul 8, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 8, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-03653 · MDR key 25746604

Device

Generic name

Washer, Bolt, Nut

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-9925T

Lot number

15611226

Product problems

  • Positioning Failure

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 12-JUN-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA PHONE THAT A QTY. 2 OF AR-9925T SYNDESMOSIS TIGHTROPE PRO IMPLANTS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE BUTTON TO FLIP ON THE MEDIAL SIDE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A SYNDESMOSIS ORIF ANKLE FRACTURE PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM. NO PROCEDURAL DELAY WAS EXPERIENCED, AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING AN AR-8925T SYNDESMOSIS TIGHTROPE XP WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUES.