MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2021
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 surgery the anchor broke off inside the patient when screwing into the humerus to fix the cap repair assemblies, despite of using the dedicated tapping needle.No harm for patient, operator or third party was 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.Update swit 27-dec-2021: the broken piece was retrieved from patient.The anchor broke after full insertion to intended depth.

• Brand Name: CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
• 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: 13225926
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04283
• Device Sequence Number: 3734833
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867237865
• UDI-Public: 00888867237865
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173788
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/11/2022

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: 04/30/2025
• Device Model Number: CORKSCREW FT, BC, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCT-475-1
• Device Lot Number: 13287383
• 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: 12/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown