MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BC ACHILLES SPDBRG W/ FT CC, 3.9 MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BC ACHILLES SPDBRG W/ FT CC, 3.9 MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/26/2023
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 12/26/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-9928bc-cp speedbridge kit needle popped off of the suture application before passing.This was discovered during use in a case with no patient effect.Delay less than 15 minutes.Case completed using free needle.
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 can be attributed to excessive forces during use.

• Brand Name: BC ACHILLES SPDBRG W/ FT CC, 3.9 MM
• 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: 18531994
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00380
• Device Sequence Number: 6545070
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867389496
• UDI-Public: 00888867389496
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201749
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• 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: BC ACHILLES SPDBRG W/ FT CC, 3.9 MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9928BC-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15148792
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• 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