MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPL SYS,BIO-COMP ACHILLES SPEEDBRG; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	IMPL SYS,BIO-COMP ACHILLES SPEEDBRG
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a foot surgery the anchor could be inserted, but the tip of the driver was deformed.The surgery could be completed today without any problems.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint is confirmed based on the customer photos, which display the tip of the outer sleeve that had been damaged.The device was not returned for physical evaluation.The method of bone preparation employed during the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, was not provided.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: IMPL SYS,BIO-COMP ACHILLES SPEEDBRG
• 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: 18888794
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01435
• Device Sequence Number: 2946657
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867049123
• UDI-Public: 00888867049123
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/08/2024

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: IMPL SYS,BIO-COMP ACHILLES SPEEDBRG
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8928BC-CP
• Device Lot Number: 14834298
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/29/2021
• 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