MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2026
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
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the corckscrew broke.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update on 28-jan-26: further information was received that all broken parts were retrieved from the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-1927bct-1 serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.Visual inspection noted that the anchor of the device is broken.The most likely cause is attributed to misuse/use error due to improper bone prep, misaligned insertion, or prying/leveraging the device during insertion.The complaint allegation is confirmed.

• Brand Name: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• 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 Key: 24305262
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00499
• Device Sequence Number: 5214635
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867264595
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867264595(11)251020(17)270930(10)15516154
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/16/2026

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: 5.5MM BC CORKSCREW FT W/ SUTURETAPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCT-1
• Device Lot Number: 15516154
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2025
• 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