MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/25/2025
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 shoulder arthroscopy the anchor of the first row broke off when screwed in.The tip of the anchor broke off inside the patient's joint and was removed.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.Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-1927bct-1 suture anchor, biocomposite corkscrew was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the returned device noted the anchor was missing and the suture of the device was damaged.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device and missing components.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.Refer to investigation photos.

• Brand Name: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• 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: 21632879
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01002
• Device Sequence Number: 15328163
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867264595
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867264595(11)240731(17)260630(10)15295592
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 07/23/2025

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
• Device Model Number: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCT-1
• Device Lot Number: 15295592
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/31/2024
• 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