MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 8/4/2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via email that an ar-2325bcc biocomposite swivelock eyelet broke off during insertion.This was discovered during an mpfl procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The case was completed using another ar-2325bcc biocomposite swivelock.The patient was not affected.Additional information was received on 08/12/2025: all fragments of the eyelet were retrieved.The case was not delayed, and no additional anesthesia was administered to the patient.
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.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.The most likely cause of 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.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
• 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: 22864231
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03574
• Device Sequence Number: 15366277
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026957
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026957(11)250210(17)270131(10)15386909
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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): 10/30/2025

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: BIO-COMP SWVLK 3.5X 15.8MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2325BCC
• Device Lot Number: 15386909
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown