MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø8X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø8X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery the correct screwdriver shaft ar-1996cd-1 (lot: 47322444) was used but the device did not lock completely at the screws ar-4020c-08 (lot: 2x 15332832 and 1x 15360168) and the 3 screws broke.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same driver.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
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the information provided, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field information, arthrex was able to determine the most likely cause.The evaluation of the screwdriver revealed damage and a bent tip on the device.These factors may have contributed to the malfunction or compromised the integrity of the implant during the procedure.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including failing to inspect the driver before use.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: Ø8X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• 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: 22567069
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03003
• Device Sequence Number: 9347700
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276963
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867276963(11)241211(17)281130(10)15360168
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• 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): 11/18/2025

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 Number: Ø8X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-08
• Device Lot Number: 15360168
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/11/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown