MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/14/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that (2) ar-2324bct-2 biocomposite swivelock c, double-loaded, had an issue during the case when being used to anchor down the internal brace suture into the tibia.The surgeon drilled with the appropriate 4.75 drill for the swivelock.He then used a 5.5mm tap to tap the drill hole.Before dunking the suture with the anchor, he measured out the suture to ensure he was not over-tensioning them.When he went to place the first swivelock, he started turning the anchor in, and right away, it would not go in.He then pulled the anchor back, and they noticed that the leading threads on the anchor were compressed and did not function appropriately (attached is an image of the first anchor).They then attempted a second swivelock, and when he was screwing in the next anchor, it got about halfway and then broke.He cut the anchor flush to the bone and left the remaining anchor as it seemed to hold the stitch.There was a case delay of five minutes.This was discovered during an acl reconstruction procedure on 3/14/2024, with no reported patient harm.
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.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the image provided from the field, it was noted that the anchor was damaged on the distal end.Consequently, 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.

• Brand Name: DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
• 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: 19019854
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01771
• Device Sequence Number: 3880917
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867251236
• UDI-Public: 00888867251236
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• 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): 01/30/2025

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: 12/31/2025
• Device Model Number: DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCT-2
• Device Lot Number: 15200005
• 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 Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/29/2024
• 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