Tecomet AR-8943-23Recalls & reported problems
Tecomet Inc. · Forceps, Curved Bone Reduction, 6" · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00841435122116), received between Feb 5, 2025 and Feb 5, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
- Positioning Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 5, 2025Positioning Failure; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Positioning Failure; Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS-06753133 THAT AN AR-8943-23 LOBSTER CLAW WOULD NOT RACHET. NO PATIENT WAS AFFECTED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21314629 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.