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

Model Number	BIO-COMP SWVLK C, CLD 4.75X19.1MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 5th march 2026, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that for an ar-2324bcc, suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock® c, 4.75 mm x 19.1 mm, closed eyelet, the anchor broke during insertion.This was detected during a rotator cuff repair surgery on (b)(6) 2026.The procedure was completed successfully as another new ar-2324bcc was used.Ar-1927pb and ar-2324ptb were used to prepare bone socket and the bone quality of patient was hard.There were no fragments left in the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 complaint allegation is confirmed.-upon visual inspection, it was noted that the anchor's threads of the suture anchor, biocomposite swivelock® c, 4.75 mm x 19.1 mm, closed eyelet were broken/damaged.-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) of the reported failure can be a user error due to misaligned insertion, and/or prying/levering the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: BIO-COMP SWVLK C, CLD 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 Key: 24687516
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01631
• Device Sequence Number: 18554949
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026827
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026827(11)250623(17)290531(10)15454897
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203495
• 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): 05/07/2026

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-COMP SWVLK C, CLD 4.75X19.1MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2324BCC
• Device Lot Number: 15454897
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2025
• 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