MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, MICRO CORKSCREW FT; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, MICRO CORKSCREW FT
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 7/3/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1318ft corkscrew ft anchor was not attached to the inserter.The surgeon attempted to load the anchor back on, but it began to strip.Another ar-1318ft corkscrew ft was opened from the same lot number and did not have the anchor attached to the inserter either.The surgeon tried reattaching it, but the sutures pulled out of the anchor.The case was completed with a combination of sutures and products from another manufacturer.This was discovered during a joint capsule repair procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 misuse/mishandling upon opening.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, MICRO CORKSCREW FT
• 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: 19714021
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06684
• Device Sequence Number: 20976364
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867008519
• UDI-Public: 00888867008519
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112237
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/10/2024

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 Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
• Device Model Number: SUTURE ANCHOR, MICRO CORKSCREW FT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1318FT
• Device Lot Number: 10484206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2019
• 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