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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

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ARTHREX, INC. BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR Back to Search Results
Model Number BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/16/2025
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-2324bcct, suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock® c vented, 4.75 x 19.1 mm, with fibertape® loop (blue), its anchor pulled out during insertion.This was detected during a right knee arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by using another new ar-2324bcct.There were no patient harm and no secondary procedure needed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 -complaint allegation is not confirmed.-upon visual inspection, it was noted that the anchor of the suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock® c vented, 4.75 x 19.1 mm, with fibertape® loop (blue) was not returned with the device.The sutures were cut, and the eyelet remains attached to the suture.-functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.Per dfu-0087-eo corkscrew®, pushlock®, and swivelock® suture anchors.G.Precautions - 4.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: during anchor insertion, ensure that the angle of anchor insertion is coaxial to that of the previously prepared bone socket.5.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: insert the driver into the bone socket until the anchor body makes contact with the bone.Preview and adjust suture tension, if necessary.Tension will not increase during final advancement of the anchor body.6.Pushlock and swivelock suture anchors only: ensure that the anchor body is in full contact with the bone before advancing the anchor body into the prepared bone socket.The most likely cause(s) for the reported failure can be a user error due to improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying/levering the device during insertion.
 
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Brand Name
BIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM
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 Key24637391
Report Number1220246-2026-01506
Device Sequence Number18694018
Product Code MAI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867026841
UDI-Public(01)00888867026841(11)241202(17)281130(10)15355206
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
K101823
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 06/08/2026
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 NumberBIO-COMP, SWIVELOCK C, FT, 4.75X19.1MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-2324BCCT
Device Lot Number15355206
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/27/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/05/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/19/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/08/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/02/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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