MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 4.75MM BC KNOTLESS SWIVELOCK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	4.75MM BC KNOTLESS SWIVELOCK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/03/2021
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 (b)(6) 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.Since the complaint device was not returned, a physical evaluation of the device was not performed.However, without the device being returned or any photos provided, the reported event is not confirmed.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation and/or prying/leveraging during use.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the retention stitches on a quantity two ar-2324kbcc broke while removing the inserter out of the cannula.The retention stitches broke and were stuck in the inserter.One implant was removed and the second implant remained whole within the patient and the retention sutures were removed.The case was completed by using another swivelock.See source data attached.

• Brand Name: 4.75MM BC KNOTLESS SWIVELOCK
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19323077
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03338
• Device Sequence Number: 7659238
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867351285
• UDI-Public: 10888867351285
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193503
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/15/2024

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: 4.75MM BC KNOTLESS SWIVELOCK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324KBCC
• Device Lot Number: 10824092
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown