MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during shoulder arthroscopy surgery both anchors did break off while inserting.The broken off piece has been retrieved from the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.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.No further information received.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed.Visual evaluation confirmed that the implant had broken in half.The broken pieces were removed from the patient, but were not returned.The root cause of the reported failure mode is undetermined.However, the most likely probable causes are applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion and inadequate bone preparation.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• MDR Report Key: 12507404
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-03686
• Device Sequence Number: 14511013
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867097919
• UDI-Public: 00888867097919
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203495
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,u
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/20/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2025
• Device Model Number: BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2323BCC-1
• Device Lot Number: 12798012
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/21/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/20/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1