MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/10/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/21/2022, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-1920sf corkscrew suture anchor tip was found to be bent.Surgeon opened another ar-1920sf corkscrew suture anchor and case was completed without further issues.This was discovered upon opening package during procedure on (b)(6) 2022.Additional information received on 3/22/2022: this was discovered during a knee joint procedure.
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 not confirmed.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that only the sutures were returned for evaluation and the anchor/inserter were not returned.No problem was found with the sutures.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE
• 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: 19392184
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03855
• Device Sequence Number: 7744030
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022829
• UDI-Public: 00888867022829
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• 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): 05/24/2024

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: 06/30/2025
• Device Model Number: SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1920SF
• Device Lot Number: 11403485
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/22/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2020
• 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