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	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 16-jan-2026, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-8978p dx swivelock and an ar-8978ds-01 disp kit for dx swivelock were used during an atfl repair.The ar-8978p fork tip would not disengage and pulled out multiple times.This was discovered during the case.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• 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: 24280185
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00457
• Device Sequence Number: 8579910
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867193925
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867193925(11)240515(17)290430(10)15248927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ND
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150648
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/28/2026

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: 15248927
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2024
• 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