Arthrex® AR-6481Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · DW CART · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867039407), received between May 13, 2024 and Jun 17, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Collapse” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Collapse2
- Corroded2
- Defective Device1
- Positioning Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 17, 2024Collapse; Collapse
ON 05/21/2024 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-6481 DW CART COULD NOT SUPPORT FOUR BAGS OF SALINE -"WHEN THEY PUT 4 BAGS OF SALINE ONTO THE HOOKS THE IV POLE COLLAPSES CAN'T SUPPORT 4 BAGS, SAFETY RISK FOR STAFF." THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19554188 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2024Collapse; Collapse
ON 05/21/2024 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-6481 DW CART COULD NOT SUPPORT FOUR BAGS OF SALINE - "WHEN THEY PUT 4 BAGS OF SALINE ONTO THE HOOKS THE IV POLE COLLAPSES CAN'T SUPPORT 4 BAGS, SAFETY RISK FOR STAFF." THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19553634 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2024Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CARTS ARE RUSTING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19533433 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2024Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CARTS ARE RUSTING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19533425 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2024Positioning Failure; Defective Device; Positioning Failure; Defective Device
ON 04/17/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-6481 DW CART IV POLE ON THE CART WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19298796 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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