| Model Number |
TENO SCRW,BIO-COMP |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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On 09-feb-2026, an arthrex subsidiary employee reported via email that an ar-1547bc biocomposite-tenodesis screw 4.75 x 15 mm broke upon insertion and began to back out.No additional anesthesia was administered.The procedure was completed using two ar-4020c-07 biocomposite fastthread fastthread biocomposite interference screw 7 x 20 mm (batches 15468502 and 15426402).The issue occurred during an acl reconstruction on (b)(6) 2026.No patient harm was reported.Additional information was received on 16-feb-2026: there was no case delay.A photo was provided showing the detached screw fragments; however, it has not been confirmed whether all fragments were retrieved from the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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