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	11/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 1st dec 2025, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 1 unit of ar-1934bcf-2, suture anchor, biocomposite¿ suturetak® 3 x 14.5 mm, ve5 with #2 fiberwire® and #2 tigerwire®, its anchor broke during insertion.This was detected during a hip joint labrum repair surgery on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by using another new ar-1934bcf-2.There were no patient harm and no secondary procedure needed.
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.The complaint allegation is not confirmed.One unpackaged ar-1934bcf-2 serial/batch number 15375293 was received for investigation.Functional testing was not performed due to the anchor not being returned.Visual inspection noted that the device appears used and was returned without the anchor attached.The attached image also does not show an anchor.The most likely cause is attributed to misuse/ user error due to excessive force being used.However, the anchor or an image of the anchor was not returned, so the complaint allegation cannot be confirmed.

• 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: 23862626
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05739
• Device Sequence Number: 9299581
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867023888
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867023888(11)250120(17)281231(10)15375293
• 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): 03/25/2026

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: 15375293
• 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: 03/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/20/2025
• 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