MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/12/2024
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 during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the screw broke.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update avoe 17-jun-2024: it was confirmed that all fragments were retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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.Per dfu-0111.Precautions: 6.Bio-absorbable interference screw only: it is important to completely seat the screwdriver to prevent potential stripping of the hex and/or screw fracture during insertion or removal.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be a user error due to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying/levering the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: Ø8X 30MM 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: 19643835
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06521
• Device Sequence Number: 20767032
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867277656
• UDI-Public: 00888867277656
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/03/2025

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: Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4030C-08
• Device Lot Number: 15192425
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2024
• 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