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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

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ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR Back to Search Results
Model Number BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 2/12/2024, it was reported by a distributor via (b)(4) that an ar-2324bcctt biocomposite swivelock suture anchor eyelet broke.This was discovered during inspection, with no reported patient harm.Additional information received on 2/28/2024: this was discovered during a rotator cuff repair procedure (b)(6) 2024.The peek eyelet broke inside the patient's cavity and all pieces were retrieved from the patient.There was no case delay and no adverse effects on the patient reported.
 
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: 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 improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
 
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Brand Name
BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM
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 Key18873496
Report Number1220246-2024-01393
Device Sequence Number3022863
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867026858
UDI-Public00888867026858
Combination Product (Y/N)N
PMA/510(K) Number
K101823
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,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 NumberBIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2324BCCTT
Device Lot Number15144005
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/28/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/11/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/11/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/07/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/20/2023
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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