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	05/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05/07/2024, it was reported by a distributor via (b)(4) that an ar-2324kbcc biocomposite knotless swivelock® anchor broke.This occurred during a let procedure on (b)(6) 2024 during insertion, the anchor broke, and all fragments were retrieved.Another swivelock was used and worked properly.
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
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely causes of the reported failure are improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19461291
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04858
• Device Sequence Number: 7926324
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867351285
• UDI-Public: 10888867351285
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193503
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/06/2025

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: 15062728
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2023
• 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