MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION 1.8MM Q-FIX ALL SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	25-1800
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Perforation (2001); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
Date of Event	02/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate 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 shoulder stabilization procedure, the limbs of two (2) 1.8 mm q-fix were broken; after the first anchor was deployed, one limb of the suture broke when minimal force was applied, even though no knots had been tied.After deploying the second anchor, a half-loop was thrown, and while tying it down and testing the fixation of the anchor, the limb again broke mid substance.The anchor was left secured in patient.The procedure was then resumed, after a non-significant delay, using an equivalent s+n backup on additional bone hole.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: 1.8MM Q-FIX ALL 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: 24526954
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00117
• Device Sequence Number: 8430549
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724606
• UDI-Public: 885556724606
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133727
• 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): 03/05/2026

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: 25-1800
• Device Lot Number: 2193529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2025
• 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