MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE REELX STT 4.5MM KNOTLESS ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	3910-600-062
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the peek of the implant fractured and remained in the joint of the patient.The procedure could not be finished.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: implant broken and remained inside patient.Probable root cause: design: insufficient material strength; anchor assembly design not strong enough to withstand impaction; anchor geometry too blunt for effective bone penetration.Process: anchor not manufactured to specification; improper assembly of anchor onto inserter.Application : hard bone; excessive force; incorrect angle of attack (too steep/shallow); no pilot hole prepared in the event of hard bone; incorrect instrumentation used to prepare pilot hole.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.81.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the peek of the implant fractured and remained in the joint of the patient.The procedure could not be finished.

• Brand Name: REELX STT 4.5MM KNOTLESS ANCHOR
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 17159871
• Report Number: 0002936485-2023-00602
• Device Sequence Number: 5421609
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 37613252592809
• UDI-Public: 37613252592809
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120824
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/01/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 3910-600-062
• Device Lot Number: 22348AG2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2022
• 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 Age: 17 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 82 KG