MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. INTBRACE LGMNT REPR AUGMNT KIT; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	INTBRACE LGMNT REPR AUGMNT KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a atfl repair surgery with internal brace, after tapping the talus with the 4.74mm tap, the surgeon attempted to advance the suture loaded 4.75mm swivelock bio-composite screw into the talus.The screw did not advance and caused the green plastic sheath to wrap over the top of the screw.A separate ar-2324bcc was opened to complete the surgery.Upon inspection of the faulty anchor post-op, they were still unable to move the screw from the driver tip.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.Upon visual evaluation, the screw was damaged around the threads, and the tip was cracked and returned attached to the device.Also, the eyelet and suture were returned attached to the swivelock.Functional testing between the driver and outer sleeve found that the two devices rotate smoothly.The most likely cause can be attributed to prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.

• Brand Name: INTBRACE LGMNT REPR AUGMNT KIT
• Common Device Name: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• 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: 17610408
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07606
• Device Sequence Number: 7365007
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867020887
• UDI-Public: 00888867020887
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/31/2024

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: 04/30/2025
• Device Model Number: INTBRACE LGMNT REPR AUGMNT KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1678-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15095420
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/24/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2023
• 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