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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ACHOR, PUSHLOCK; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

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Model Number SUTURE ACHOR, PUSHLOCK
Medical Device Problem Code Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the anchor did not detach from its inserter.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
 
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 due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation.
 
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Brand Name
SUTURE ACHOR, PUSHLOCK
Common Device Name
BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE
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 Key21314936
Report Number1220246-2025-00219
Device Sequence Number18355051
Product Code HWC
UDI-Device Identifier00888867022966
UDI-Public00888867022966
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryIT
PMA/510(K) Number
K061863
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 08/08/2025
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 NumberSUTURE ACHOR, PUSHLOCK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-1922PS-1
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/16/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/07/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/05/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/08/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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