Arthrex® AR-2820Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867027862), received between May 17, 2018 and May 17, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

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

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.

• InjuryMay 17, 2018Bent; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDANCE JIG SNAPPED AT WHAT LOOKS LIKE THE WELD POINT WHEN THE SURGEON WAS LINING UP THE PATIENT'S ANATOMY. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT LOOKS LIKE THE JIG WAS ALREADY BENT AND DAMAGED. NO BROKEN FRAGMENT REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PERFORMED SURGERY WAS A PARTIAL ECLIPSE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE: AC TIGHTROPE AIMING JIG. THE SURGEON ALSO HAD TO ADAPT THE TECHNIQUE USING A JIG THAT WAS NOT SET AT THE CORRECT ANGLE AS IT WAS THEY HAD ON THE SHELF. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, USER OR THIRD PARTY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7521500 ↗