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

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Model Number BIO-COMP SWVLK C, CLD 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/24/2025
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
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy the implant did not anchor.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
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-2324bcc-1 serial/batch (b)(6) was received for investigation.Upon visual inspection, the device was noted to have been received assembled.The evaluation of the anchor, eyelet, and suture found no significant damage.Functional testing was performed by moving the outer molded shaft from the inner shaft, and no resistance or issues were found.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be a user error due to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying/levering the device during insertion.Directions for use.Dfu-0087-eo corkscrew®, pushlock®, and swivelock® suture anchors.G.Precautions: 3.Make sure to use the recommended drill bit or punch to create the bone socket.4.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: during anchor insertion, ensure that the angle of anchor insertion is coaxial to that of the previously prepared bone socket.5.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: insert the driver into the bone socket until the anchor body makes contact with the bone.Preview and adjust suture tension, if necessary.Tension will not increase during final advancement of the anchor body.6.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: ensure that the anchor body is in full contact with the bone before advancing the anchor body into the prepared bone socket.
 
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Brand Name
BIO-COMP SWVLK C, CLD 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 Key21620486
Report Number1220246-2025-00989
Device Sequence Number20509690
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867097988
UDI-Public(01)00888867097988(11)240812(17)280731(10)15300918
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryPL
PMA/510(K) Number
K203495
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/15/2025
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 NumberBIO-COMP SWVLK C, CLD 4.75X19.1MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2324BCC-1
Device Lot Number15300918
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/28/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/29/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/17/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/15/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/12/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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