Arthrex® AR-1279LRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867006942), received between May 18, 2021 and May 18, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 18, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTERNAL RIGHT AND SEMITENDINOSUS SURGERY THE WELDING OF THE END OF THE DEVICE HAS RELEASED. THE CUTTING PART DETACHED FROM THE HANDLE INSIDE THE PATIENT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE GRAFT WITH THIS INSTRUMENT. THE BROKEN OFF PIECE WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON 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.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11841593 ↗