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	Perforation (2001)
Date of Event	02/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known risks with the device itself or with its use that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, a q-fix mini suture anchor was deployed into the medial border of the patella using the technique as per ifu.As the deployed anchor was removed from the drill guide, there were no sutures coming out of the bone hole; it appeared that the sutures may have been amputated from the all-suture anchor deep to the bone surface.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up, in an additionally drilled bone hole.No further complications were reported.

• 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: 24465682
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00097
• Device Sequence Number: 15984076
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556662618
• UDI-Public: 885556662618
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/26/2026

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: 2184969
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/04/2025
• 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: Female