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	11/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic surgery the implant broke while it was screwed into the bone.The broken pieces were retrieved out of the patient.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.-complaint allegation is confirmed.-visual inspection of the fastthread¿ biocomposite¿ interference screw 8 x 30 mm, identified that the tip was broken off and the threads were damaged.-functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.Per dfu-0111-eo - g.Precautions - 4.Bio-tenodesis screw only: use the appropriate size arthrex drill to create a pilot hole in the bone.6.Bio-absorbable interference screw only: it is important to completely seat the screwdriver to prevent potential stripping of the hex and/or screw fracture during insertion or removal.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: 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: 23781492
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05599
• Device Sequence Number: 10117334
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867277656
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867277656(11)240213(17)280131(10)15206315
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• 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): 02/11/2026

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: Ø8X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4030C-08
• Device Lot Number: 15206315
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2024
• 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