Arthrex® AR-6592-10-40Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867040663), received between Jan 24, 2022 and Dec 5, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

• MalfunctionDec 5, 2024Break; Break

  ON 11/7/2024, AN FDA MEDWATCH NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED VIA EMAIL. A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT A PIECE OF AN AR-6592-10-40 ARTHREX PASSPORT BUTTON CANNULA BROKE OFF WHEN THE ANCHOR WAS IMPLANTED. ABOUT 5 BY 5 MILLIMETERS OF THE CANNULA HAD BROKEN OFF AND WAS INSTILLED DEEP INTO THE PATIENT'S BONE WITH THE ANCHOR. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC APPROACH PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 20857539 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 24, 2022Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY A FOREIGN BODY WAS NOTICED ON THE DEVICE. NO PART OF THE DEVICE BROKE OFF. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY OCCURRED. 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.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13333845 ↗