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

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 during a rotator cuff surgery the anchor could not be screwed in even though the bone was prepared before.Also the anchor almost rips out the thread when being inserted.When the device was removed from the patient, the tip of the anchor was deformed.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged, ar-2324bcm-1, batch 15040370, was received for investigation.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the anchor was broken.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
• 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: 17824719
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07986
• Device Sequence Number: 20358711
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098039
• UDI-Public: 00888867098039
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 11/08/2024

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 Model Number: BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCM-1
• Device Lot Number: 15040370
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/03/2023
• 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