MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery on the rotator cuff two devices became bent when the surgeon inserted them.The surgeon reported that there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
• 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: 19202934
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02556
• Device Sequence Number: 8072383
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098039
• UDI-Public: 00888867098039
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151342
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2024

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: 01/31/2024
• Device Model Number: BIO-COMP SWVLK SP, 4.75X24.5MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCM-1
• Device Lot Number: 10623259
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown