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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE SUTURETAK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

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Model Number SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE SUTURETAK
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/14/2024
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
It was reported that during a labrum stabilization surgery both anchors tore out immediately when the knot was tied.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
 
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 cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation.
 
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Brand Name
SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE SUTURETAK
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 Key19014785
Report Number1220246-2024-01766
Device Sequence Number3880259
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867097001
UDI-Public00888867097001
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryGM
PMA/510(K) Number
K140855
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 06/06/2025
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 NumberSUTURE ANCHOR, BIO- COMPOSITE SUTURETAK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-1934BCF-1
Device Lot Number15099124
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/14/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/16/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/01/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/06/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured05/31/2023
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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