Arthrex® AR-1408LP-50Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867016736), received between Aug 3, 2016 and Aug 3, 2016 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.

• InjuryAug 3, 2016Break; Detachment Of Device Component; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROXIMAL BICEPS TENODESIS CASE, THE SURGEON PUT IN A 2.4 GUIDE PIN; REAMED OVER WITH AN 8.5MM REAMER. HE TRIED TO INSERT THE TENDON BUT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING INTO THE SOCKET. HE THEN WENT TO RE-DRILL AND SAW THAT THE TIP HAD BROKEN-OFF THE REAMER, AR-1408LP-50. SURGEON COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE AND AFTER COMPLETING THE PROCEDURE ANOTHER INCISION WAS MADE TO RETRIEVE THE TIP.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 5843862 ↗