MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/24/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/28/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-8934bcnf biocomposite suturetak bent and broke when surgeon hit it with a mallet during insertion.All broken fragments were retrieved and case was completed successfully with another ar-8934bcnf biocomposite suturetak from the same lot number.This was discovered during a brostrom ankle repair on (b)(6) 2022.
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.

• Brand Name: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
• 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: 14135360
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04732
• Device Sequence Number: 17319974
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867050365
• UDI-Public: 00888867050365
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/18/2022

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: 08/31/2024
• Device Model Number: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8934BCNF
• Device Lot Number: 11720288
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/28/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/17/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown