MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PEEK, SWIVELOCK FT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	PEEK, SWIVELOCK FT, 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 8/9/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1255-18 suture passing wire, nitinol loop portion, snapped in half and an ar-2324pct peek swivelock eyelet bent on anchor.The anchor did not break.Everything was removed from inside the patient.The case was completed using an ar-2324pslc eek-swivelock c.This was discovered during a triceps repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024.The case was delayed a few minutes without additional anesthesia.
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.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.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to misalignment insertion, and/or prying/leveraging of the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: PEEK, SWIVELOCK FT, 4.75X19.1MM
• 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: 20125382
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07337
• Device Sequence Number: 3226530
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098107
• UDI-Public: 00888867098107
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/16/2025

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: PEEK, SWIVELOCK FT, 4.75X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324PCT
• Device Lot Number: 15117079
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2023
• 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