MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP INTERFSCRW W/DISP SHTH; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	BIO-COMP INTERFSCRW W/DISP SHTH
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery the tip of the screw broke during installation.The broken tip remained in place and was enough to fixate the screw.The broken-off end was retrieved from the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.
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 is confirmed.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.Upon visual evaluation, the tip of the screw is broken off and the broken pieces were not returned.Most likely cause is attributed to misuse due to user error, applying excessive force.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP INTERFSCRW W/DISP SHTH
• 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: 16303136
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06229
• Device Sequence Number: 6803118
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867014633
• UDI-Public: 00888867014633
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071176
• 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): 06/22/2023

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Model Number: BIO-COMP INTERFSCRW W/DISP SHTH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1370C
• Device Lot Number: 14996393
• 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: 01/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown