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	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/23/2023
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-applied excessive mechanical forces.
Event or Problem Description
On 1/23/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-2324kbcc biocomposite knotless swivelock anchor eyelet was bent.This was discovered a rotator cuff repair on (b)(6) 2023 when the surgeon was attempting to insert the device into the punch hole.The case was completed by using a new ar-2324kbcc with no patient harm.

• 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: 19483970
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05206
• Device Sequence Number: 18170251
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867351285
• UDI-Public: 10888867351285
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• 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): 06/07/2024

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: 15018211
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2022
• 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