MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TITANIUM SWIVELOCK, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number TITANIUM SWIVELOCK, 4.75X19.1MM

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 04/27/2022

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 most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation, prying/leveraging the device and/or excessive force being used during insertion of the implant.

Event Description

It was reported on (b)(6) 2022 by a facility representative via email that an ar-2324slm suture anchor suture broke.This was discovered during case with no patient harm.Per facility: "the sutures are betrayed gently, and at the moment of fixing the anchors, one of the sutures is cut (it breaks)".

• Brand Name: TITANIUM SWIVELOCK, 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19179833
• MDR Text Key: 341013335
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02356
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026940
• UDI-Public: 00888867026940
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: K151342
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2024

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: TITANIUM SWIVELOCK, 4.75X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324SLM
• Device Lot Number: 14464090
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1