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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

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Model Number SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the implant fell out of the prepared place in the bone.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
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: d2a, d2b.Additional info: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.Visual inspection identified the anchor's threads and the square fixture of the suture anchor, corkscrew® ft with two #0 fiberwire®, each with two diamond point needles, and guide wire 3.5 x 10 mm had warped and chipped.Blue suture was frayed.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.Dfu-0087-eo precautions 3.Make sure to use the recommended drill bit or punch to create the bone socket.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation, misalignment insertion, and/or prying/leveraging of the device during insertion.
 
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Brand Name
SUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
Common Device Name
FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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 Key22202558
Report Number1220246-2025-02428
Device Sequence Number15384184
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867022614
UDI-Public(01)00888867022614(11)221021(17)270930(10)15014631
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryPL
PMA/510(K) Number
K061863
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) 08/28/2025
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 NumberSUTURE ANCHOR, CORKSCREW FT
Device Catalogue NumberAR-1915FT-1
Device Lot Number15014631
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/19/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/20/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/13/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/28/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/21/2022
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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