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

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE PUSHLOCK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 9/19/2023, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via email that an ar-1922bc biocomposite pushlock anchor broke during insertion.All the broken fragments were retrieved, and the case was completed using another ar-1922bc biocomposite pushlock.This was discovered during an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Additional information received on 9/20/2023: there was no delay in the procedure, and no additional information was administered to the patient.The patient did not suffer any negative effects or significant damages.
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
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint confirmed.One unpacked ar-1922bc serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.Visual evaluation found that the bio was broken off and missing a piece.No damage was observed on other parts of the device.No functional test was performed due to the damage to the device.The method of bone preparation employed during the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, was not provided.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be a user error due to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying/levering the device during insertion.According to dfu-0087 section e.Warnings.6.Bioabsorbable only: attempting implantation into hard, dense bone and/or drilling/punching smaller diameter holes than recommended may cause failure (breakage) of the implant during insertion.Section g.Precautions.3.Make sure to use the recommended drill bit or punch to create the bone socket.4.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: during anchor insertion, ensure that the angle of anchor insertion is coaxial to that of the previously prepared bone socket.5.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: insert the driver into the bone socket until the anchor body makes contact with the bone.Preview and adjust suture tension, if necessary.Tension will not increase during final advancement of the anchor body.6.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: ensure that the anchor body is in full contact with the bone before advancing the anchor body into the prepared bone socket.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE 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: 17929174
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08180
• Device Sequence Number: 15070953
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022874
• UDI-Public: 00888867022874
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• 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): 11/14/2024

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: SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE PUSHLOCK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1922BC
• Device Lot Number: 15070966
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2023
• 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