Arthrex® AR-7000-07Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867040854), received between Oct 31, 2022 and Feb 3, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Break

  ON 13-JAN-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-7000-07 CORACOID DRILL GUIDE BROKE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A LATARJET CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24248247 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 7, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  ON 10/23/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A DISTRIBUTOR VIA SEMS-06693147 THAT AN AR-7000-07 CORACOID DRILL GUIDE PRODUCED METAL DEBRIS. THIS OCCURRED DURING WHEN THEY TRIED TO DRILL HOLES IN THE CORACOID THERE WAS A LOT OF METAL DEBRIS FROM THE REAMER.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 20632034 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 26, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE SURGERY THE DEVICE BROKE AT THE WELD. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY AND THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19398959 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 31, 2022Break; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Break

  ON 17-OCT-2022, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REP VIA EMAIL THAT A AR-7000-07, CORACOID DRILL GUIDE HANDLE CLASP WAS BROKEN. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE AND A CASE WAS INVOLVED. TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE, THE INSTRUMENT WAS USED MANUALLY BY HOLDING ONTO HANDLES TO SUPPORT GUIDE WHILST DRILLING. DRILL WAS BROKEN WHEN SENT INTO HOSPITAL.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15698553 ↗