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 Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 12/11/2023, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via email that an ar-1922bc biocomposite pushlock anchor broke during insertion.The case was completed using another ar-1922bc biocomposite pushlock.This was discovered during an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2023.All the broken fragments were removed, and the case was delayed fifteen minutes; however, no additional anesthesia was needed.Additional information received on 12/18/2023: the patient suffered no negative effects on or after the procedure.
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.No damage was observed on other parts of the device.No functional test was performed due to the damage to the device.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.

• 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: 18444267
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00081
• Device Sequence Number: 8114333
• 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): 06/09/2025

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, 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: 12/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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