MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE PUSHLOCK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE PUSHLOCK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/19/2024
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
On (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-1922bc, suture anchor, biocomposite pushlock® 4.5 x 24 mm's connecting pole broke during a rotator cuff repair procedure.All the fragments have been retrieved from patient.The procedure was completed successfully by using a new ar-1922bc.There was no patient harm and no secondary procedure needed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the visual evaluation and 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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE PUSHLOCK
• 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: 20235491
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07662
• Device Sequence Number: 12795677
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022874
• UDI-Public: 00888867022874
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 06/18/2025

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: SUTURE ANCHOR, BIOCOMPO- SITE PUSHLOCK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1922BC
• Device Lot Number: 15177027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2023
• 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