Arthrex® AR-7242Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · 2-0 FW BLUE W/ TPR 1/2CIR NEEDLE · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867041790), received between Apr 29, 2024 and May 15, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Dull, Blunt3
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
ON 12/23/2021, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA E-MAIL THAT A AR-7242 NEEDLE IS DULL. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED 12/27/2021: THE PROCEDURE BEING PERFORMED WAS A TENON REPAIR OF THE FOOT ON (B)(6) 2021. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED BY USING A NEW AR-7242. THE UNUSUALLY DULL NEEDLES HAS HAPPENED WITH THE SAME SURGEON WHO ROUTINELY USES AR-7242.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19317109 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
ON 2/15/2022, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-7242 NEEDLE IS EXTREMELY DULL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED TIME. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED 2/18/2022: THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A BROSTROM REPAIR PROCEDURE AND A NEW FIBERWIRE WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO FURTHER ISSUES HAS BEEN REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19266846 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA E-MAIL THAT WHILE THE SURGEON WAS USING AN AR-7242 FIBERWIRE, THE NEEDLE WAS ROUNDED OR DULL AND IT IS DIFFICULT FOR THE SURGEON TO USE AS IT DOESN¿T CUT THROUGH TISSUE VERY WELL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CHEVRON OSTEOTOMY ON (B)(6) 2021. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW AR-7242.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19200325 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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