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	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2021
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.Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-4020c-09 was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that the threads across the returned biocomposite screw had stripped, with damage also present along the hex.It was noted that the method used to prepare the bone during the procedure, as well as the bone quality encountered, were not recorded.A probable cause is attributed to improper bone preparation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the implant split at the end.Nothing broke off inside the patient.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.

• 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: 19257691
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02865
• Device Sequence Number: 16786480
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276970
• UDI-Public: 00888867276970
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• 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): 05/07/2024

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: 12/31/2024
• Device Model Number: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-09
• Device Lot Number: 12493249
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/13/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown