Arthrex® AR-20030Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867026018), received between Oct 25, 2023 and Apr 29, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 29, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  ON 04/04/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA (B)(4).THAT AN AR-20030 CURETTE 5.4 MM RING IWAS DULL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER USE ON 03/06/2024 WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19203274 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 25, 2023Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE IS DULL. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR THE PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18005405 ↗