Arthrex® AR-8550FOERecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,8 FLUT,5.5MMX 13CM · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867044012), received between Oct 15, 2025 and Oct 15, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT SURGERY THAT THE DEVICE BROKE OUT OF ITS MOUNT. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. 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 23294288 ↗
Other BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY devices
- NA 5820066012Stryker Corporation · Bur, Surgical, General & Plastic Surgery1 recall4 reports
- NA 310.25SSynthes GmbH · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY1 recall0 reports
- Arthrex® AR-8400OBEArthrex, Inc. · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY48 reports
- NA 310.21Synthes GmbH · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY29 reports
- NA 351.27Synthes GmbH · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY28 reports
- Arthrex® AR-8500OBEArthrex, Inc. · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY27 reports
- Arthrex® AR-8500FOTArthrex, Inc. · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY17 reports
- Arthrex® AR-8150PX-45Arthrex, Inc. · BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY15 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.