MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2025
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 1st dec 2025, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 2 units of ar-1934bcf-2, suture anchor, biocomposite¿ suturetak® 3 x 14.5 mm, ve5 with #2 fiberwire® and #2 tigerwire®, both its anchors broke during insertion.This was detected during a hip joint labrum repair surgery on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by using the third new ar-1934bcf-2.There were no patient harm and no secondary procedure needed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 complaint allegation is confirmed by the attached picture, which shows the base of the screw broken off/fractured and still attached to the suture assembly.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-0054-eo - e.Warnings - 7.Avoid excessive impaction during anchor insertion as this could lead to inserter damage and/or breakage.If insertion resistance is encountered, do not impact harder.Replace the implant and repeat the drilling/insertion process.G.Precautions - 5.Insert the anchor with the same orientation as that of the prepared drilled bone hole to avoid damage to the anchor or inserter.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: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK
• 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: 23862555
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05737
• Device Sequence Number: 15799361
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867023888
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867023888(11)250109(17)281231(10)15371250
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140855
• 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): 03/24/2026

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: SUTR ANCH,BIO-COMP S-TAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1934BCF-2
• Device Lot Number: 15371250
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2025
• 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