MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff shoulder surgery the device broke inside the patient.The breakage occurred at the transition between the fenestrated part and the closed part of the anchor.No broken parts remained inside the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint not confirmed, the device was returned fully assembled.The anchor remains on the driver.It was found to be cracked, but not broken.No other abnormalities observed.The cause of the event is undetermined, however likely causes include improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging.

• Brand Name: CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 12770436
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-03888
• Device Sequence Number: 4639085
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867237872
• UDI-Public: 00888867237872
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/21/2021

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927PST-475
• Device Lot Number: 12915872
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/19/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown