Arthrex® AR-8550FOSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867044029), received between Oct 9, 2018 and Nov 26, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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.

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.

• MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE SURGERY THE DRILL DID NOT ROTATE. 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 23657129 ↗
• InjuryOct 9, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR CASE, THERE WAS METAL SHAVINGS DURING USE OF THE SHAVER.THE SHAVINGS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 7946961 ↗