MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/12/2024
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 shoulder arthroscopy the anchor twisted off immediately and broke despite punching and thread cutting.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.Update avoe 26-mar-2024 it was confirmed that all fragments were retrieved from the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.Upon visual inspection, the driver and sutures of the suture anchor, biocomposite¿ corkscrew® ft, vented 5.5 mm, were returned, but the implant was not returned for investigation.Functional testing was not performed due to the device's damage.The quality of the bone encountered was not provided.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, which can be attributed to improper bone prep, misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• 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: 19046487
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01819
• Device Sequence Number: 18263379
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867251267
• UDI-Public: 00888867251267
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• 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): 07/25/2024

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: 10/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCT
• Device Lot Number: 15167268
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2023
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown