MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	07/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during a rotator cuff repair procedure, the surgeon inserted the ar-1927pst-475 lot: 10272121 into the humerus, the surgeon double tapped and the suture anchor would not seat.The case was completed using a different ar-1927pst-475 lot: 12649025.
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 improper bone prep and/or misaligned insertion.

• Brand Name: CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
• 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: 19484047
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05213
• Device Sequence Number: 18226804
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867237872
• UDI-Public: 00888867237872
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• 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 Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: CORKSCREW FT, PEEK, SUTURETAPE, 4.75M
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927PST-475
• Device Lot Number: 10272121
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2019
• 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