MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/25/2025
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 8/26/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-4030c-08 fastthread biocomposite interference screw broke during insertion.The case was completed using another ar-4030c-08 fastthread biocomposite interference screw.This was discovered during an mpfl reconstruction procedure.The patient was not affected.Additional information was received on 9/02/2025: this issue occurred during an mpfl reconstruction procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.The anchor was removed from the patient without causing any delay to the case or requiring additional anesthesia.No photographic documentation was taken.
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 determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is attributed to use-related mechanical overstress of the biocomposite interference screw during insertion, which can occur if the screw is subjected to high torque, misalignment, or engagement with a tunnel that is too tight or inconsistently prepared.

• Brand Name: Ø8X 30MM 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: 23054289
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03866
• Device Sequence Number: 15644741
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867277656
• UDI-Public: 00888867277656
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/28/2026

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 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4030C-08
• Device Lot Number: 14186313
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown