MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-8934bcnf small joint biocomposite suturetak® with needles broke.This occurred during use they previously made the brocade and preparation of the insertion site and at the moment of impact the device broke.Another anchor was passed to the surgeon with which he finished the procedure without difficulty.
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying or levering the device during insertion, which resulted in the device breaking.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
• 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: 21293461
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00136
• Device Sequence Number: 9198835
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867050365
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867050365(11)230822(17)270731(10)15131755
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/10/2025

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: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK SM JNT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8934BCNF
• Device Lot Number: 15131755
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2023
• 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