MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ankle instability surgery the anchor broke when being inserted.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8934bcnf-1 batch 15200471 was received for investigation.Visual evaluation found that the anchor was broken at the transition with the screw's threads.Functional testing was not performed as the device was damaged.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be attributed to user error, improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, or excessive forces through leveraging/prying the device.

• Brand Name: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
• 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: 20124970
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07334
• Device Sequence Number: 11551345
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867280861
• UDI-Public: 00888867280861
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/03/2025

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: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8934BCNF-1
• Device Lot Number: 15200471
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2024
• 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