MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ARTHREX CHONDRAL DART, 18MM (5-BOX); BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	ARTHREX CHONDRAL DART, 18MM (5-BOX)
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
On 5/08/2024 it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-4005b-18 chondral dart broke.This occurred during a procedure where the chondral dart broke while inserted into the defect.A second one was implanted successfully.Nothing was left inside the patient.Additional information was provided on 05/14/2024 where the sales representative stated this event occurred during a femoral condyle ocd the drill for the dart in the kit was used to prepare the bone.The patient had a hard bone.All fragments were retrieved, and a second chondral dart was used to proceed with the case.
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 cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion and improper bone preparation.

• Brand Name: ARTHREX CHONDRAL DART, 18MM (5-BOX)
• 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: 19481946
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04903
• Device Sequence Number: 20809653
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867031166
• UDI-Public: 00888867031166
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082999
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/02/2025

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 Expiration Date: 08/28/2026
• Device Model Number: ARTHREX CHONDRAL DART, 18MM (5-BOX)
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4005B-18
• Device Lot Number: 7013150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2023
• 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