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

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2024
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 a foot arthroscopy the anchorage of the device broke before the device was deep enough in the tissue, although the surgeon drilled 2-3 times the length required for the anchor.The anchor was used to finish the procedure.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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.Due to the deep striation marks and damage that are visible on the tip of the device.The most likely cause can be attributed to misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, 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: 20216856
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07636
• Device Sequence Number: 7202727
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022614
• UDI-Public: 00888867022614
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061863
• 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): 09/24/2024

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 Model Number: SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1915FT-1
• Device Lot Number: 15222233
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2024
• 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