MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder surgery a malfunction occurred with the device.No part of the device broke off.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.No further information received.Update avoe 09-jun-2023: further information was provided that the anchor of the device was faulty.During release of the anchor, which was being used as the 2nd anchor in the 2nd row of sutures, it jammed and tore off the entire suture previously made.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event has not yet been determined as the device has not been returned for evaluation at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted, including a most likely cause if a root cause can not be determined.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the broken screw can be attributed to misuse due to misaligned insertion; or prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17245887
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07008
• Device Sequence Number: 20507735
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098039
• UDI-Public: 00888867098039
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151342
• 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): 02/21/2025

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: BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCM-1
• Device Lot Number: 14917699
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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