MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BC SWIVELOCK, 3.9X17.9MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BC SWIVELOCK, 3.9X17.9MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/15/2024
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 05/22/2024, it was reported by a distributor via (b)(4) that (2) ar-2326bcc suture anchors broke.This occurred during a tibial tubercle avulsion on (b)(6) 2024 the surgeon used the proper drill for the anchors and followed the technique as advised however the 2 anchors broke while being inserted after a few threads were engaged.After the second anchor broke they re-drilled in a different spot and the procedure continued with no further issues.All broken pieces were retrieved.
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: BC SWIVELOCK, 3.9X17.9MM
• 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: 19556862
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05904
• Device Sequence Number: 12440417
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867311282
• UDI-Public: 00888867311282
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230435
• 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): 12/19/2024

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: BC SWIVELOCK, 3.9X17.9MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2326BCC
• Device Lot Number: 15174380
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2023
• 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