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

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ARTHREX, INC. PEEK SWIVELOCK C,4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR Back to Search Results
Model Number PEEK SWIVELOCK C,4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/28/2025
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 an arthroscopic surgery the anchor disintegrated during implantation.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 (b)(6) 12-may-2025.Further information was received that the implant broke during insertion.
 
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 improper bone preparation and/or applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.Per dfu-0087-eo revision 3, warnings: 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.
 
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Brand Name
PEEK SWIVELOCK C,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 Key22045834
Report Number1220246-2025-02104
Device Sequence Number12988738
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867098145
UDI-Public(01)00888867098145(11)240731(17)290630(10)15295687
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) 11/12/2025
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 NumberPEEK SWIVELOCK C,4.75X19.1MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2324PSLC-1
Device Lot Number15295687
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/30/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/11/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/19/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/12/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured07/31/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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