MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/29/2023
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 12/11/2023, it was reported by a sales representative that an ar-1915ft corkscrew ft u-shape prongs broke during insertion of the anchor.The prongs were stuck in the anchor; the anchor was fully seated.It took about 20 minutes to remove the prongs, which ended up cutting the sutures, making the anchor unusable.The case was completed using an ar-1928sf-45 corkscrew ft.Additional anesthesia was administered to make up for the twenty-minute delay.The patient suffered no negative effects on or after the procedure.This was discovered during a brostrom repair procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint allegation was 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 most likely cause for the reported failure is user error for applying excessive force during use.

• Brand Name: SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
• 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: 18458754
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00171
• Device Sequence Number: 3115290
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022607
• UDI-Public: 00888867022607
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/07/2025

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: SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1915FT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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