MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72290123
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an open atfl procedure, after a qfix 1.8 mini suture anchor was deployed and the inserter was removed from the bone hole, the suture was broken.The insertion site was cleared of all debris.The procedure was resumed using an equivalent s+n back up.It is unknown if there was a delay, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was not returned with any original packaging.The anchor was not returned.A partial suture was returned.There is a frayed break at one end of the suture.The edge of the insertion device tip is deformed with a black debris on it.The black debris also appears on the distal edge of the outer tube.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the material specification found that suture strength requirements are specified.A certificate of analysis is required with each shipment verifying suture diameter & knot pull suture strength.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences (excessive force or contact with a sharp grasper/instrument).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 24410364
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 5917471
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556662618
• UDI-Public: 885556662618
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172165
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 72290123
• Device Lot Number: 2189869
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2025
• 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