MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 excessive force being used during insertion of the implant.
Event or Problem Description
On 12/27/2021, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-4020c-09 fastthread screw had structural damage and lost shape after it was inserter.This was discovered during an acl procedure on (b)(6) 2021.Surgeon used the proper tap prior of screw insertion and then when screw was putting it did not work and surgeon removed it.It was noticed that the lower threads had lost its shape and surgeon was unable to use it again.Additional information received on 12/27/2021: nothing broke inside the patient and case was completed using an ar-1390e from lot 13435877 without further issues.

• Brand Name: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• 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: 19220681
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02666
• Device Sequence Number: 6904090
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276970
• UDI-Public: 00888867276970
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/01/2024

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: 05/31/2025
• Device Model Number: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-09
• Device Lot Number: 13589284
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2021
• 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