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

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/29/2023
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
On 12/1/2023, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-1920sf.Suture anchor broke.When the anchor was inserted into the patient, the key broke off and the tip broke off.The broken anchor was removed with an osteotomy and a hammer.A new anchor was used to finish the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation, misalignment insertion, and/or prying/leveraging of the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW
• 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: 18404427
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-09676
• Device Sequence Number: 19886215
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022829
• UDI-Public: 00888867022829
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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): 01/13/2025

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
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1920SF
• Device Lot Number: 15048235
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/25/2023
• 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