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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BIO-PUSHLOCK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

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Model Number SUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BIO-PUSHLOCK
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/02/2025
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 12/04/2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-8825b mini bio-pushlock's anchor broke during insertion.This was discovered during a tfcc procedure with no patient harm.The case was completed with another anchor.The patient¿s bone quality was good, and no fragments remained in the patient.Additional information provided 11-dec-2025: it was further reported that the case was completed with a new anchor.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed based on photographic evidence of a detached anchor and damaged eyelet on an ar-8825b.Based on the information provided, which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, event description, and any additional field input, arthrex has determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to user-related factors such as off-axis insertion or prying and leveraging the device with excessive force.
 
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Brand Name
SUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BIO-PUSHLOCK
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 Key23881700
Report Number1220246-2025-05787
Device Sequence Number17336305
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867046641
UDI-Public00888867046641
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryBR
PMA/510(K) Number
K173240
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 04/09/2026
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 NumberSUTURE ANCHOR, MINI BIO-PUSHLOCK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-8825B
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/03/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/06/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/23/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/09/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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