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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

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ARTHREX, INC. SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR Back to Search Results
Model Number SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK
Medical Device Problem Code Unintended Movement (3026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/06/2022
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 due to user-applied excessive mechanical forces.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the surgeon used the provided disposable punch to prepare the bone for the swivelock anchors when completing a speedbridge cuff repair.The shaft of the punch would twist within the plastic handle, which would then make it difficult/impossible to turn clockwise/anticlockwise to facilitate removal of the punch from the bone.The surgeon had to forcefully back out rather than twist out.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device was used anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
 
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Brand Name
SPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK
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 Key19335008
Report Number1220246-2024-03427
Device Sequence Number14205717
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867027312
UDI-Public00888867027312
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K101823
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 05/16/2024
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 Date10/31/2025
Device Model NumberSPEEDBRG IMP SYS W/BIO-COMP SWVLK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2600SBS-4
Device Lot Number14518365
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/12/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/16/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/11/2021
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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