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

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BC PUSHLOCK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/30/2024
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 01/11/2024, it was reported by a distributor via email that an ar-8825bc mini push lock broke during insertion.All fragments removed.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.Additional information requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3, h6.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received on 4/2/2024: this was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024.The procedure was delayed seven minutes.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b3, g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional information from the field, arthrex concluded that the most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, improper bone preparation, and/or surgical technique.The complaint allegation was not confirmed as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BC PUSHLOCK
• 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: 18624514
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00679
• Device Sequence Number: 7509185
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867247901
• UDI-Public: 00888867247901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063479
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2025

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2024
• Device Model Number: SUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BC PUSHLOCK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8825BC
• Device Lot Number: 14983340
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2024; 04/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2024; 05/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2022
• 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