MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPL DELIVERY SYS,DISTAL BICEPS, BC; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	IMPL DELIVERY SYS,DISTAL BICEPS, BC
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Discomfort (2330)
Date of Event	07/13/2023
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
On 8/9/2023, a patient called inquiring about the complications of a distal bicep button tension slide technique using an ar-2260bc biocomposite distal biceps repair implant system.The patient had a procedure in which arthrex products were implanted but did not know the part numbers.No allegation of product deficiency or adverse event was reported within this inquiry.Additional information provided on 8/14/2023: the patient reported having undergone surgery on (b)(6) 2023 and has been unable to move the hand or lift the fingers since the procedure.The patient went back to the surgeon to discuss the symptoms and was advised to wait three months before performing further testing.No further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 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.

• Brand Name: IMPL DELIVERY SYS,DISTAL BICEPS, BC
• 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: 17700273
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07812
• Device Sequence Number: 20694471
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867204645
• UDI-Public: 00888867204645
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062747
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/14/2025

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: IMPL DELIVERY SYS,DISTAL BICEPS, BC
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2260BC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown