MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 6/13/2024 it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-2324kbcsp sp swivelock eyelet broke during insertion.All the fragments were removed and a new ar-2324kbcsp sp swivelock was used to complete the case.The case was not delayed.This was discovered during an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2024.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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: SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 19690706
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06626
• Device Sequence Number: 7137486
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867384538
• UDI-Public: 00888867384538
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222263
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/06/2025

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: SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324KBCSP
• Device Lot Number: 15225161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown