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

Model Number	SWIVELOCK, SP BC 4.75MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 11/11/2024, it was reported by a distributor via (b)(4) that (2) ar-2324bcsp swivelocks peek tips of the swivelock broke in two pieces.This occurred during a rotator cuff on (b)(6) 2024 while trying to complete the speed bridge technique, the surgeon used a selfpunching swivelock and the peek tips of the swivelock broke in two pieces.2 of them broke while trying to impact the anchor in the bone.The angle of impaction was perfect every time he used the anchor.The patient had a hard bone, but that should not be a reason for it.The fragment was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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 applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.

• Brand Name: SWIVELOCK, SP BC 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: 20866327
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08751
• Device Sequence Number: 8564833
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867384514
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867384514(11)240410(17)280331(10)15232323
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222263
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,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 4.75MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCSP
• Device Lot Number: 15232323
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2024
• 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