Arthrex® AR-8672Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867044654), received between May 23, 2024 and May 4, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

• MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MICRO-FRACTURE KNEE SURGERY THE TIP OF THE DEVICE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT`S KNEE. 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 25068729 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 23, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  ON 08/25/2022, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT A AR-8672 CHONDRO 60 DEGREE TIP, AND A AR-8671 CHONDRO 90 DEGREE TIP BENT. THIS OCCURRED DURING AN UNKNOWN CASE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED, WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19385791 ↗