MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a foot surgery with one anchor the screw broke off inside the patient and was retrieved.With the second anchor the thread did not release.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
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 not confirmed.Two (2) ar-1915ft-2 were received for evaluation.Visual evaluation revealed that the tips of both devices were broken off.The corkscrew anchors and sutures were not returned with the devices.Functional testing could not be performed due to the anchors not being returned and damage to the devices.The most likely cause of the reported failure could not be confirmed due to the anchors not being returned.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE
• 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: 18093769
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08608
• Device Sequence Number: 20503386
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022621
• UDI-Public: 00888867022621
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• 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): 11/12/2024

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, CORKSCREW FT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1915FT-2
• Device Lot Number: 14728823
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2021
• 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