MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø6X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø6X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/24/2026
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 24-apr-2026, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via email that an ar-4020c-06 fastthread biocomposite interference screw could not be advanced over the nitinol wire, as resistance was encountered and the screw appeared to have material obstructing it.This was discovered during an mpfl procedure on (b)(6) 2026.

• Brand Name: Ø6X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• 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: 25150400
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-02814
• Device Sequence Number: 10733531
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276949
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867276949(11)250423(17)290331(10)15425238
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202535
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/12/2026

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: Ø6X 20MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4020C-06
• Device Lot Number: 15425238
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/23/2025
• 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