MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/12/2024
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 rotator cuff surgery the anchor was defective.The tip was not stable and is bent during insertion.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
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM
• 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: 20268366
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07780
• Device Sequence Number: 3339289
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022898
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867022898(11)231027(17)270930(10)15159825
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/27/2025

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: BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1922BCM
• Device Lot Number: 15159825
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/20/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2023
• 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