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	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff surgery the eyelet is sticking out of the 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
The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the image provided from the field, arthrex concluded the cause of the reported failure.The cause of the reported failure is an internal manufacturing process issue.An ncr was initiated to further investigate this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the image provided from the field, arthrex concluded the cause of the reported failure.The cause of the reported failure is an internal manufacturing process issue.Per drawing (b)(4), rev.5, suture loop must be countersunk in anchor.(b)(4) was initiated to further investigate this issue.

• 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: 21753148
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01171
• Device Sequence Number: 12827909
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867264595
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867264595(11)240429(17)260331(10)15241125
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (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): 06/02/2025

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: 03/31/2026
• Device Model Number: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCT-1
• Device Lot Number: 15241125
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/29/2024
• 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