Arthrex® AR-2257D-24Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · DRILL, CANNULATED, FOR AC REPAIR, 2.4MM · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867026421), received between Apr 27, 2018 and Feb 2, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Code Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 2, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON 13-JAN-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-2257D-24 DRILL INNER TUBE LOOSENED AND A BONE FRAGMENT BECAME STUCK INSIDE THE DRILL. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT. NO SIGNIFICANT SURGERY DELAY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24240747 ↗InjuryApr 27, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ACROMION-CLAVICULAR JOINT RECONSTRUCTION, THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO DRILL WITH AID OF THE DRILL GUIDE ASSEMBLY. THE DRILL, AR-2257D-24, DID NOT HIT INTENDED TARGET AND INSTEAD SEVERED AN ARTERIAL VASCULATURE. THE PROCEDURE LENGTH WAS THEREFORE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED AND PATIENT HAS SUFFERED POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO VASCULATURE AND NERVES. A SECOND SURGERY WILL BE NEEDED. FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION: THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AUTOGRAFTING ON (B)(6) 2018 TO RECONSTRUCT THE SEVERED VASCULATURE.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 7467849 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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