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

Model Number	72290126
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a distal biceps repair, a qfix mini xl kit drill broke while drilling.It came out of the blue top piece that bottoms out; then it got lodged in the guide and cannot be removed.It is unknown if there was a delay or if a backup device was available and how the issue was resolved.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.The instructions for use was 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR DISP KIT XL
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11987076
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00706
• Device Sequence Number: 3197400
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556662649
• UDI-Public: 00885556662649
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/16/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/12/2024
• Device Model Number: 72290126
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290126
• Device Lot Number: 2067028
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention