MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75MM

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/13/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On 3/19/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that (3) ar-1927bct-475 biocomposite corkscrew ft anchors broke during implantation.The broken fragments were removed, and the case was completed using swivelocks.This was discovered during an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2024.Additional information requested.

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: CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75MM
• 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: 19061103
• MDR Text Key: 339634002
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01863
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867237858
• UDI-Public: 00888867237858
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K173788
• 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: 04/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCT-475
• Device Lot Number: 15134444
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2023
• 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