MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a speed bridge rotator cuff repair surgery the anchor broke off while it was screwed in.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.Update dw 28-jan-2025: further information was provided that the broken tip was retrieved out of the patient.
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 excessive force being used during insertion, improper bone prep and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.The bone quality of the patient and the information of the instrument used to prepare the bone socket for insertion of the implant were not provided.The dfu for this device, dfu-0087-eo revision 4, gives the following warning: 6.Bioabsorbable only: attempting implantation into hard, dense bone and/or drilling/punching smaller diameter holes than recommended may cause failure (breakage) of the implant during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM
• 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: 21333830
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00300
• Device Sequence Number: 3848921
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098022
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867098022(11)231114(17)271031(10)15167637
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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): 10/21/2025

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, FT, 4.75X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCCT-1
• Device Lot Number: 15167637
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2023
• 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