MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2024
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 a sales representative via email that an ar-2325bcc biocomposite swivelock anchor broke during insertion.The surgeon drilled and tapped the anchor in, but the anchor still broke.This was discovered during a procedure to help stabilize a syndesmosis joint.The surgeon upsized the drill and inserted a backup anchor to complete the case.The case was not delayed.Additional information received on 10/29/2024: the procedure took place on (b)(6) 2024.All broken fragments were removed from inside the patient.
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 and/or improper bone preparation.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
• 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: 20620593
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08435
• Device Sequence Number: 15316618
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026957
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026957(11)230620(17)250531(10)15106573
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/20/2025

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2025
• Device Model Number: BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2325BCC
• Device Lot Number: 15106573
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/20/2023
• 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