MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported by a sales representative via email that ar-2324bcc-2 swivelock medial anchors were placed successfully, as well as the first lateral anchor.However when shuttling the second lateral anchor down the fibertape sutures, the eyelet slid right off of the anchor.Surgeon removed the driver and was able to successfully remove the eyelet.Sales representative had surgeon pull the orange tab and try to tug on the eyelet suture to see if it was broken, however the eyelet stitch was stuck on something inside the driver, and could not be removed at all.The case was completed using an ar-2324bcc-2 swivelock with no further issues.This was discovered during a rcr procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 13471453
• MDR Text Key: 287686565
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04408
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867027312
• UDI-Public: 00888867027312
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101823
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2600SBS-4
• Device Lot Number: 13941382
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/16/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1