Arthrex® AR-13970WRecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · KINGFIR SUTR RETRVR /TISS GRSPR W/WB · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867015784), received between Mar 2, 2021 and Apr 30, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 30, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MENISCUS ARTHROSCOPY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021, THE GRIPPER WAS DISCOVERED TO BE BROKEN AT THE TOP WHERE IT HOLDS OBJECTS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW PRODUCT OF THE SAME PART NUMBER WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19211890 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Break; Break
ON 02/16/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A DISTRIBUTOR VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13970W SUTURE RETRIEVERS CLAMP BROKE. THIS OCCURRED DURING A CASE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN ASKED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18829999 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE KINGFISHER SUTURE RETRIEVER, AR-13970W, IS DETACHED FROM THE INSIDE AS IT HAS NO GRIP. A SECOND KINGFISHER SUTURE RETRIEVER, AR-13970W, WAS OPENED AND USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11398238 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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