MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMPSI CRKSCRW FT 4.5X 14MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIO-COMPSI CRKSCRW FT 4.5X 14MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On 27th feb 2026, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 1 unit of ar-1927bcf-45, 4.5 mm biocomposite-corkscrew® ft suture anchor with one #2 fiberwire® and one tigerwire®, its anchor broke during insertion.This was detected during a patellar ligament reconstruction surgery on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by using another new ar-1927bcf-45.There were no patient harm and no secondary procedure needed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-1927bcf-45 corkscrew®, batch 15412319, was received for investigation.Visual inspection revealed that the device was returned without sutures and that the bio component was fractured.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is off-axis insertion or excessive force applied to the device via prying or leverage.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Refer to the investigation photos.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMPSI CRKSCRW FT 4.5X 14MM
• Common Device Name: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 24630598
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01505
• Device Sequence Number: 12910547
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867023376
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867023376(11)250331(17)290228(10)15412319
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/23/2026

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 Model Number: BIO-COMPSI CRKSCRW FT 4.5X 14MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1927BCF-45
• Device Lot Number: 15412319
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2025
• 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