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	11/27/2025
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 12/01/2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-2324bcsp swivellock eyelet tip broke.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.A new anchor was used, and insertion was completed without issue.No delay to case, no photos provided, and no harm to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the information provided, which may include the returned device (if available), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, resulting from one or more of the following factors: improper bone preparation, excessive impaction, misaligned insertion, and/or prying or levering during use, which led to the device breaking.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.No evidence of that failure was received.

• 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: 23879897
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05780
• Device Sequence Number: 4706366
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867384514
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867384514(11)250124(17)281231(10)15377993
• 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): 03/31/2026

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: 15377993
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2025
• 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