MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/13/2021
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.It was reported that the anchor pulled out.Visual evaluation was unable to identify an anchor in the picture and, therefore, could not confirm the reported event.However, unrelated to the reported event, there were signs of fraying to the suture found in the picture.The reported event is could not be confirmed based on the investigation of the returned picture.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be a user error, improper bone preparation, or misaligned insertion.According to dfu-0087-eor3_fmt_en.G.Precautions.3.Make sure to use the recommended drill bit or punch to create the bone socket.4.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: during anchor insertion, ensure that the angle of anchor insertion is coaxial to that of the previously prepared bone socket.5.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: insert the driver into the bone socket until the anchor body makes contact with the bone.Preview and adjust suture tension, if necessary.Tension will not increase during final advancement of the anchor body.The complaint allegation was not confirmed, based on the attached picture.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the retention sutures in the ar-2324bct-2 anchor completely pulled out when the surgeon removed the inserter.See source data and image attached.

• Brand Name: DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
• 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: 19558895
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05936
• Device Sequence Number: 6711758
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867251236
• UDI-Public: 00888867251236
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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): 06/18/2024

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: DBL LOADED 4.75MM BC SWVLK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCT-2
• Device Lot Number: 12635171
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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