MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø7X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø7X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/23/2025
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 10/27/2025, an arthrex subsidiary employee reported via email that an ar-4020c-07 fastthread biocomposite interference screw 7 x 20 mm fractured during placement.The hth technique was performed, and during femoral fixation, the surgeon used a notcher followed by a 7 mm fastthread tap before screw insertion.Toward the end of screw placement, it was observed that the screw could no longer be advanced.Upon attempting removal, the screw was found to have fractured at the head, preventing it from entirely threading into the bone.Loose fragments were successfully retrieved.No additional anesthesia was required, and no alternative implant was used.This issue occurred during a procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information has been requested on 10/30/2025.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 the complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the provided information, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded that the most likely cause of the reported failure is user error.This includes improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying or levering the device during insertion, which resulted in the device breaking and/or being damaged.Since the complaint device was not returned and no evidence of the failure was provided, neither physical inspection nor a review of images could be performed.As a result, the complaint allegation could not be confirmed.

• Brand Name: Ø7X 20MM 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: 23465373
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04985
• Device Sequence Number: 21319609
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276956
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867276956(11)250404(17)290228(10)15415649
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• 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): 03/05/2026

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: Ø7X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-07
• Device Lot Number: 15415649
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2025
• 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