MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/20/2025
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 01/20/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via email that two ar-2323bcc biocomposite swivelock c anchors broke during insertion.The anchors were not removed from the patient.This was discovered during a procedure.No additional information was provided.Additional information requested on 1/31/2025.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, h3, h6.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received on 02/07/2025: this was discovered during a rotator cuff repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The fragments were retrieved from the patient.An ar-2323bcc suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock c was used to complete the case.There was a five-minute case delay.There was no added anesthesia administered to the patient.
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: BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM
• 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: 21320906
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00238
• Device Sequence Number: 7917988
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026728
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026728(11)241021(17)280930(10)15334765
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203495
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/09/2025

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: BIO-COMP SWIVELOCK C, CLD 5.5X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2323BCC
• Device Lot Number: 15334765
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided; 09/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2025; 09/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2024
• 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