MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screw broke.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.There was no case involvement reported.No further information received.Update dw 17-jun-2024: further information was provided that the reported event occurred during an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction while the screw was being inserted into the drill channel.The surgeon was able to retrieve the broken parts and finished the surgery successfully with a different screw.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged, fastthread¿ biocomposite¿ interference screw 9 x 20 mm, ar-4020c-09, was received for investigation.Upon visual inspection it was noted that the spiral threads were damaged.Functional testing could not be performed due to the damage of the device.The method used to prepare the bone, as well as the bone quality encountered during the procedure, were not provided.The most likely cause can be attributed misuse due to improper bone preparation; misaligned insertion; or prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.

• Brand Name: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• 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: 19624444
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06469
• Device Sequence Number: 6360020
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276970
• UDI-Public: 00888867276970
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/17/2024

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: Ø9X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-09
• Device Lot Number: 15209941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2024
• 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