Arthrex® AR-5068-90Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867035638), received between Oct 5, 2021 and Oct 5, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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.

• MalfunctionOct 5, 2021Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ROT SURGERY, THE TIP OF THE SUTURELASSO DID BREAK OFF WHILE INSERTING INTO THE ROTATOR CUFF. THE BROKEN OFF PIECE HAS BEEN RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. 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. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12576523 ↗