MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE PUSHLOCK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE PUSHLOCK
Medical Device Problem Code	Biocompatibility (2886)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)
Date of Event	10/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 the hospital contacted the sales rep because a patient has an allergic reaction to biocomposite material.Update swit 10-aug-2023: the initial surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022.On (b)(6) 2022 it was aware that the allergy is caused by the device.The symptoms of the allergy are itching and slight redness on the shoulder.No second surgery is planned.
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 reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.Dfu-0087-eo revision 3 advises to consider sensitivities prior to implantation: "allergic-type reactions to pla (poly lactic acid) materials (plla (poly-l-d-lactic acid), pldla (poly-l-d-lactic acid)) have been reported.These reactions have sometimes necessitated the removal of the implant.Patient sensitivity to device materials must be considered prior to implantation.".

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE PUSHLOCK
• 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: 17637410
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07659
• Device Sequence Number: 6481496
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867023239
• UDI-Public: 00888867023239
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101679
• 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): 01/13/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE PUSHLOCK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1926BC
• Device Lot Number: 15071774
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/23/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown