MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/04/2021
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 a rotator cuff repair surgery multiple wires broke as soon as the surgeon removed the implant guide from the swivelock.The wires broke at the junction of the wire color change.The anchors remained inside the patient without being used for repair.Other tunnels had to be drilled and the surgery was finished with a different approach and a different device from another manufacturer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint device was not returned for evaluation.Based on the pictures provided by the customer, complaint allegation for sutures broken is confirmed.The cause of this event could not be determined, as the complaint device was not returned for evaluation.

• Brand Name: DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 12854648
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-03999
• Device Sequence Number: 20289649
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867251236
• UDI-Public: 00888867251236
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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): 03/07/2022

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: 12/31/2022
• Device Model Number: DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCT-2
• Device Lot Number: 12614660
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/29/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown