MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/29/2023, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-1915ft corkscrew ft suture broke during implantation.The tip of the inserter shaft was also found broken.The surgeon removed the anchor using another screwdriver.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Additional information requested.
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.Visual evaluation noted that the suture was cut and the shaft tip was broken, but no broken pieces or the anchor were not returned for investigation.The most likely cause of this condition is excessive force/friction during use or insertion.

• Brand Name: SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE
• 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: 16837513
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06601
• Device Sequence Number: 7516291
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022607
• UDI-Public: 00888867022607
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/29/2023

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 Model Number: SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1915FT
• Device Lot Number: 15041368
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/05/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown