MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DBL LOADED 5.5MM PEEK SWVLK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number DBL LOADED 5.5MM PEEK SWVLK

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 10/15/2021

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.Two ar-2323pslc-2-1 received.Frayed and broken suture was also received, disassembled.No implant was received.No abnormality observed on the devices returned.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used when tensioning the sutures.

Event Description

It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the wires of the device broke immediately when the surgeon pulled on the wires to verify if they were sliding after implanting the device.No broken parts remained inside the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.Update avoe 03-nov-2021: it was confirmed that the first anchor remained inside the patient.

• Brand Name: DBL LOADED 5.5MM PEEK SWVLK
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19200620
• MDR Text Key: 341709499
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867264564
• UDI-Public: 00888867264564
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K101823
• 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: 04/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DBL LOADED 5.5MM PEEK SWVLK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2323PSLC-2-1
• Device Lot Number: 13109199
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/05/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/25/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/13/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1