MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Arthrex, Inc. BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery the surgeon drove the second-row anchor into the shoulder.The guide wire entered the shoulder, but the anchor remained stuck on the guide wire and did not seat.Unable to place this anchor, a second anchor was taken from the same batch; the surgeon succeeded in seating the anchor, but observed a resistance between the guide wire and the anchor.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM
• 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: 50804001
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-04785
• Device Sequence Number: 8643762
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867022904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/17/2026

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: BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK SP 4.5MM X 28MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1922BCM-1
• Device Lot Number: 15590780
• 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: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2026
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown