Arthrex® AR-1923BRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867022997), received between Jan 2, 2019 and Jan 2, 2019 — 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.

• InjuryJan 2, 2019Break; Difficult to Remove; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER STABILIZATION SURGERY, BEFORE INSERTING IT INTO THE BONE, THE PUSH LOCK BROKE OFF FROM THE TIP. THIS HAPPENED WITH TWO DEVICES. ONE BROKEN ANCHOR REMAINS IN THE PATIENT´S BONE, WHERE IT IS FIX AND CAN NOT MOVE. THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE PATENT. THE SECOND BROKEN ANCHOR WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. 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: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 8208981 ↗