MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX SWIVELOCK, 3.5 X 13.5 MM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DX SWIVELOCK, 3.5 X 13.5 MM
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Separation (1562); Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 01/28/2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-8979p dx swivelocks blade separated from the body.This occurred during use.There was no additional information provided, and additional information has been requested.
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-applied excessive force and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: DX SWIVELOCK, 3.5 X 13.5 MM
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 21345292
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00339
• Device Sequence Number: 20754303
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867202900
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867202900(11)230406(17)280331(10)15078224
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150648
• 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): 09/09/2025

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: DX SWIVELOCK, 3.5 X 13.5 MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8979P
• Device Lot Number: 15078224
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2023
• 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