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

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ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR Back to Search Results
Model Number BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 07/18/2025
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
On 22nd july 2025, it was reported by a distributor via email that for an ar-2324bcctt, suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock® c vented 4.75 x 19.1 mm, with tig ertape® loop suture (white/black), the swivelock screw was unable to be inserted into the tibia after repeatedly tapping step in acl reconstruction back up fixation case.The screw thread was damaged and could not be implanted.This was detected during use in an acl reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as an additional swivelock was used.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided ¿ which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, event description, and any additional field input ¿ arthrex has concluded a most likely cause.The most likely cause can be attributed misuse due to misaligned insertion; or prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
 
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Brand Name
BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 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 Key22749705
Report Number1220246-2025-03354
Device Sequence Number18294387
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867026858
UDI-Public00888867026858
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryTW
PMA/510(K) Number
K101823
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/20/2025
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 NumberBIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, TT, 4.75X19.1MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2324BCCTT
Device Lot Number15371981
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Distributor Facility Aware Date07/22/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/22/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/14/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/08/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/20/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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