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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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Model Number SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/29/2024
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 2/29/2024, a sales representative reported via phone that an ar-2324kbcsp swivelock eyelet broke during insertion into the bone.All fragments were removed from the patient.The case was completed using an ar-2324bct-2 biocomposite swivelock.There was a one-minute delay with no adverse effects on the patient.This was discovered during a rotator cuff repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024.
 
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
SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
Common Device Name
NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
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 Key18905960
Report Number1220246-2024-01485
Device Sequence Number20813141
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867384538
UDI-Public00888867384538
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K222263
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 01/07/2025
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 NumberSWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2324KBCSP
Device Lot Number15183431
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/29/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/11/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/14/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/07/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/19/2023
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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