MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWVLK C,CLD 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number BIO-COMP SWVLK C,CLD 4.75X19.1MM

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/14/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The device was not returned for evaluation and therefore the alleged complaint event could not be confirmed.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The most likely cause of the failure is use error due to excessive force on the device.As no further investigation was able to be performed no change in harm was identified.

Event Description

It was reported that during medialen patello-femoralen ligaments surgery the device broke at the distal extremity into the patient.The broken off piece has been retrieved from patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device used anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.No further information received.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK C,CLD 4.75X19.1MM
• Type of Device: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19191153
• MDR Text Key: 341136710
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02444
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867097988
• UDI-Public: 00888867097988
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K203495
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: BIO-COMP SWVLK C,CLD 4.75X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCC-1
• Device Lot Number: 11791214
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/28/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1