MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX SWIVELOCK SL, 3.5X8.5MM W/FORK EYELET; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DX SWIVELOCK SL, 3.5X8.5MM W/FORK EYELET
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/24/2025
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 11/26/2025, it was reported by a distributor via email that an ar-8978p dx swivelock sl broke during insertion.The case was completed using another anchor.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2025.Additional information was received on 12/03/2025: this incident occurred during a dorsal scapholunate repair procedure.The anchor was removed from the patient, and all fragments were retrieved.The case was completed with an ar-8978p dx swivelock sl.There was no case delay or added anesthesia administered.No photos were taken of the event.
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 of the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to misalignment insertion, and/or prying/leveraging of the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: DX SWIVELOCK SL, 3.5X8.5MM W/FORK EYELET
• 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: 23826531
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05646
• Device Sequence Number: 9288463
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867193925
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867193925(11)240103(17)281231(10)15188369
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150648
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/27/2026

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: DX SWIVELOCK SL, 3.5X8.5MM W/FORK EYELET
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8978P
• Device Lot Number: 15188369
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/03/2024
• 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