MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/07/2024
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 10/7/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-2324kbcsp knotless biocomposite swivelock sp eyelet broke during insertion.This was discovered during a procedure.
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 user error of the device due to excessive force being used during insertion of the implant.

• Brand Name: SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 20455284
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08135
• Device Sequence Number: 9232278
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867384538
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867384538(11)240502(17)280430(10)15242775
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222263
• 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): 07/09/2025

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: SWIVELOCK, SP BC KL 4.75MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324KBCSP
• Device Lot Number: 15242775
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2024
• 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