MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TENO SCRW,BIO-COMP; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	TENO SCRW,BIO-COMP
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/11/2024
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
On (b)(6) 2024 it was reported by a distributor via sems-06591357 that (2) ar-1530bc biocomposite tenodesis¿ screw with handled inserters tips broke off.This occurred during a hand/wrist 360 sl reconstruction on (b)(6) 2024 the surgeon drilled 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm in the scaphoud and lunate, respectively, per the technique guide.The surgeon then implanted two 3 x 8 mm tenodesis screws.However, despite ¿priming¿ the screw and driver, the driver could not be pulled out from the tunnel without considerable force that left the 8mm tip of both drivers inside the screw.The patient is left with unintended metal implanted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, 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 cause for the reported failure can be attributed to excessive user-applied mechanical forces.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was provided on 06/25/2024 where the distributor stated that there was not an instrument used to prepare the bone and the patient had good bone quality.

• Brand Name: TENO SCRW,BIO-COMP
• 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: 19633265
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06498
• Device Sequence Number: 21001000
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867018600
• UDI-Public: 00888867018600
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051726
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• 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: TENO SCRW,BIO-COMP
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1530BC
• Device Lot Number: 15139063
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2023
• 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