Arthrex® AR-1408Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867016705), received between Jun 10, 2024 and Mar 6, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (3 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE ARTHROSCOPY, THE DEVICE BECAME DULL. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24531066 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE ARTHROSCOPY, THE DEVICE BECAME DULL. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24531063 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 10, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  ON 05/11/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-1411 CANNULATED HEADED REAMER, AND A AR-1408 CANNULATED HEADED REAMER ARE GETTING DULL AND NOT WORKING AS EFFECTIVELY. THIS OCCURRED DURING A CASE, WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19499598 ↗