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	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the anchor broke.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update 18 august 2026: further information was received through a user report submitted to the french competent authority (ansm).It was reported that the anchor not only fractured during insertion but also became disengaged during subsequent testing.As a result, the surgeon used two additional anchors of a larger size to complete the procedure.The incident led to a prolongation of the surgical procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• 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 -194
• Manufacturer (Section G): Arthrex, Inc.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 -194
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; +1(800)933-7001
• MDR Report Key: 50496385
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-04520
• Device Sequence Number: 16109879
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867097988
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867097988(11)260209(17)300131(10)15571904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 08/28/2026

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-1
• Device Lot Number: 15571904
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/09/2026
• 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