MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/21/2024
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.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On 2/21/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-2325bcc suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock eyelet would not come out of the inserter and was stuck and therefore unable to implant into the patient.The case was completed using a different size product, ar-2324bcc suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock, to complete the case with no issues.There was no delay in the case.This was discovered during an mpfl reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2024, with no reported patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 causes of the reported failure are misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18856869
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01343
• Device Sequence Number: 19667609
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026957
• UDI-Public: 00888867026957
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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): 01/24/2025

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: 11/30/2025
• Device Model Number: BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2325BCC
• Device Lot Number: 15174835
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/31/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2023
• 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