MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, a sales representative reported via phone that an ar-8978-cp implant systems (2) swivelocks broke.This occurred during a thumb reconstruction on (b)(6) 2025, when the sutures were being tightened, both of the eyelets broke off.The patient had a medium bone quality that was prepped using the drill in the kit.All fragments were retrieved from the patient.The case continued using a second ar-8978-cp implant system.There was no patient harm.
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.Per dfu-0087-eo - 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.The most likely cause for 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: H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 23426152
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04897
• Device Sequence Number: 9798596
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867286801
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867286801(11)250415(17)300331(10)15420690
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150648
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2026

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: H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8978-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15420690
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown