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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO-CORKSCREW FT; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

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Model Number SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO-CORKSCREW FT
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/28/2025
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 a shoulder surgery the anchor broke during insertion.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.One unpackaged ar-1927bcf-1, biocomposite corkscrew®, batch 15295584, was received for investigation.Visual evaluation noted that the anchor was damaged/warped.Functional testing was not performed due to damage to the device.The most likely cause is attributed to misuse due to prying/leveraging the device during use.Refer to investigation photos.Complaint allegation is confirmed.
 
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Brand Name
SUTURE ANCHOR, BIO-CORKSCREW FT
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 Key22292423
Report Number1220246-2025-02552
Device Sequence Number8929821
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867096783
UDI-Public(01)00888867096783(11)240731(17)280630(10)15295584
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryGM
PMA/510(K) Number
K082810
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) 09/09/2025
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, BIO-CORKSCREW FT
Device Catalogue NumberAR-1927BCF-1
Device Lot Number15295584
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/28/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/29/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/19/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/09/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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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