MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3.5MM PUSHLOCK, BIOCOMP, SELF-PUNCHING; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	3.5MM PUSHLOCK, BIOCOMP, SELF-PUNCHING
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 12/3/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that two ar-1926bcsp 3.5mm pushlock eyelets broke.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6)2024.
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 improper bone preparation and/or prying/leveraging during use.

• Brand Name: 3.5MM PUSHLOCK, BIOCOMP, SELF-PUNCHING
• 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: 21034081
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-09090
• Device Sequence Number: 18413844
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867395213
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867395213(11)240808(17)280731(10)15299709
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221099
• 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): 06/10/2025

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: 3.5MM PUSHLOCK, BIOCOMP, SELF-PUNCHING
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1926BCSP
• Device Lot Number: 15299709
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2024
• 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