MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tendon suture surgery the tip of the device broke.Therefore, the suture could not be inserted.Per complaint reporter 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
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-1915ft suture anchor, corkscrew® ft with two #0 fiberwire®, each with two diamond point needles, and guide wire 3.5 x 10 mm serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that the cannulated tip was broken off.The sutures were broken and frayed, most likely due to the shaft tip and anchor breaking.Functional testing cannot be performed as the device was damaged.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be a user error due to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: SUTR ANCH,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
• 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: 20354638
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07951
• Device Sequence Number: 3351705
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022607
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867022607(11)240320(17)290228(10)15222954
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/04/2025

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,CRKSCRW FT,3.5X 10MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1915FT
• Device Lot Number: 15222954
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2024
• 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