MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the fastthread screw was found bent inside the packaging.It was noticed before the surgery.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.There was no case involvement reported.No further information received.***update, khe, 15-apr-2024: further information received after a request.The event was noticed during a knee surgery.There was no harm for the patient, operator or third party reported.No piece broke off inside the patient.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part no.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.*** update dw 17-apr-2024: the customer reported that the anchor was bent and could not be inserted.However as the device is covered in blood in can be determined that the customer tried to implant the device.
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
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-4030c-08/ batch 15150016 was received for investigation.Upon visual evaluation, it was noted that the threads of the device were damaged.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage of the device.The method used to prepare the bone, as well as the bone quality encountered during the procedure, were not provided.The most likely cause can be attributed misuse due to improper bone preparation; misaligned insertion; or prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.

• Brand Name: Ø8X 30MM 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: 19297865
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03172
• Device Sequence Number: 5856018
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867277656
• UDI-Public: 00888867277656
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2024

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 Model Number: Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4030C-08
• Device Lot Number: 15150016
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2023
• 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