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 Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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 bankart repair, after deploying a q-fix anchor and pulling the inserter out, the sutures appeared to have been cut from the distal tip of the inserter or dye.The anchor had to be drilled out.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant surgical delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up in the originally drilled bone hole.No further complications were reported.Patient current status is recovering well as expected.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.There are large abrasions on the distal insertion tube from being in contact with another sharp instrument.The blue/white suture is fractured at its midway point which would be the approximate attachment point to the anchor.A material characteristics assessment found that based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, it was determined that 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 specifications found that the sutures must comply with a specified break 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.Other factor lines include application of improper/excessive force.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• 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: 24539941
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00125
• Device Sequence Number: 18409806
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724606
• UDI-Public: 885556724606
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/26/2026

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: 25-1800
• Device Lot Number: 2189553
• 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: 02/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2025
• 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: Male
• Patient Weight: 88 KG