MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR DISP KIT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72290125

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Perforation (2001); Rupture (2208); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 06/08/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a btb (bone patellar bone) acl reconstruction for revision surgery, the tip of the q-fix mini drill broke off whilst drilling a hole for let (lateral extra tenodisis) fixation.The surgeon had placed soft silk (metal) screws for femoral & tibial fixation of btb graft and it seemed that the drill tip sheared off after making contact with the screw.The bit of metal was left in the patient's femur as it could not be removed and located adjacent to the metal screw.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a back-up device to drill an additional bone hole further down from the first hole site.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states that micro-motion or movement cannot be predicted and that there is potential risk for tissue inflammation and/or pain.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR DISP KIT
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 17253182
• MDR Text Key: 318349577
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00270
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556662632
• UDI-Public: 00885556662632
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72290125
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290125
• Device Lot Number: 2106219
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/09/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other