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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 Codes Positioning Failure (1158); Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/30/2025
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 arthroscopy the implant did not anchor.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-2324pslc-1, peek-swivelock®, batch 15274415, was received for evaluation.-visual inspection revealed that the screw was damaged at the threads and at the distal and end.- functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.- the most likely causes of the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and prying/leveraging the device during insertion.- according to dfu-0087; revision 3; g; precautions: " 3.Make sure to use the recommended drill bit or punch to create the bone socket.4.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: during anchor insertion, ensure that the angle of anchor insertion is coaxial to that of the previously prepared bone socket.5.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: insert the driver into the bone socket until the anchor body makes contact with the bone.Preview and adjust suture tension, if necessary.Tension will not increase during the final advancement of the anchor body.6.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: ensure that the anchor body is in full contact with the bone before advancing the anchor body into the prepared bone socket." - the complaint allegation is confirmed.- refer to the investigation photos.
 
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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 Key22815331
Report Number1220246-2025-03511
Device Sequence Number17571124
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867098145
UDI-Public(01)00888867098145(11)240617(17)290531(10)15274415
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) 10/10/2025
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 Number15274415
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Distributor Facility Aware Date07/30/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/30/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/01/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/15/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/10/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured06/17/2024
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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