MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2023
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 knee surgery the screws broke inside the patient when screwing in with the screwdriver.The broken piece was retrieved from patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-4020c-09 serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.Visual evaluation found that the bio screw was broken into pieces.The most likely cause for the reported failure is a user error.Per dfu-0111-g.Precautions.6.Bio-absorbable interference screw only: it is important to completely seat the screwdriver to prevent potential stripping of the hex and/or screw fracture during insertion or removal.

• Brand Name: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• 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: 16857696
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06664
• Device Sequence Number: 3265060
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276970
• UDI-Public: 00888867276970
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180662
• 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): 08/16/2023

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: 08/31/2024
• Device Model Number: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-09
• Device Lot Number: 11764180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2020
• 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