MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. SPEEDLOCK; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	OM-7500
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Rupture (2208)
Date of Event	08/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, the knotless speedlock anchors did not fixate properly.The procedure was successfully completed with a non-significant surgical delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution a complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states per the provided customer feedback form the device was not used on the patient and the incident did not result in any injuries to the patient.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: SPEEDLOCK
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15287167
• Report Number: 3006524618-2022-00378
• Device Sequence Number: 14026314
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724675
• UDI-Public: 885556724675
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130196
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/15/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: OM-7500
• Device Lot Number: 2080212
• 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: 08/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/15/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown