Arthrex® AR-6701Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867040779), received between Jan 14, 2025 and Jan 14, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

• MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Corroded; Corroded

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON THE AR-6701 THE SUCTION PUNCH IS CORODED. THE AR-8330F WITH SN: (B)(6) THE DEVICE HAS RUST IN THE SEALING CAP. THE AR-3240-5027 WITH SN: (B)(6) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT BRIGHTNESS THROUGH THE CABLE TO THE OPTICS. FURTHERMORE, THERE IS A TEAR AT THE DISTAL END OF THE CABLE. THE AR-3240-5027 WITH SN: (B)(6) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT BRIGHTNESS THROUGH THE CABLE TO THE OPTICS. THE AR-400 WITH SN: (B)(6) IS NOT WORKING WITH TWO DIFFERENT BATTERIES. THE AR-3371-4000 IS PARTLY AFFECTED BY RUST IN THE LUMENS/CAVITIES. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. THERE WAS NO CASE INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21150829 ↗