MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SWIVELOCK, SP BC 4.75MM; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SWIVELOCK, SP BC 4.75MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/04/2025
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 11/11/2025, an arthrex subsidiary employee reported via email that the distal eyelet of an ar-2324bcsp 4.75 mm biocomposite swivelock anchor broke during insertion into the bone hole.The case was completed using a replacement ar-2324bcsp 4.75 mm biocomposite swivelock anchor.All fragments were retrieved from the patient.No specific details were provided regarding the type of surgery, bone preparation, or bone quality.There was no significant delay, no additional anesthesia was administered, and no adverse effects were noted.No photographs were taken to document the event.The issue was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2025, with no reported patient harm.
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.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: SWIVELOCK, SP BC 4.75MM
• 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: 23682358
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05283
• Device Sequence Number: 9846523
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867384514
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867384514(11)241009(17)280930(10)15329965
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222263
• 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): 03/11/2026

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: SWIVELOCK, SP BC 4.75MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCSP
• Device Lot Number: 15329965
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2024
• 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