Arthrex® AR-8930GRecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · DEPTH GUIDE FOR 3.0 MM QUICKFIX SCREW · Class 1
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 00888867049260), received between Dec 20, 2023 and Apr 9, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect Measurement” (2 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
- Incorrect Measurement2
- Output Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 9, 2024Output Problem; Output Problem
ON (B)(6) 2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS (B)(4) THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE SURGEON WENT TO START IMPLANTING SCREWS INTO THE PATIENT WHEN THE AR-8970RH HANDLE WAS NOT RATCHETING AND AN AR-8930G DEPTH GAUGE SHOWS AN INCORRECT NUMBER. AFTER THE SURGEON IMPLANTED FOUR SCREWS, HE WENT TO CHECK THE X-RAY, AND EVERY SCREW WAS TOO LONG. HE CHECKED THE DEVICE AND WHEN THE DEVICE WAS PULLED ALL THE WAY BACK TO A LENGTH OF 0MM, IT SHOWED 10MM.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19075500 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2024Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
ON (B)(6) 2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A DISTRIBUTOR VIA SEMS (B)(4) THAT AN AR-8930G ARTHREX QUICKFIX¿ DEPTH GUIDE IS 10 MM OFF TO GIVE READINGS. THERE WAS NO EFFECT ON THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18856622 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2023Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
ON 11/20/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS-06406153 THAT AN AR-8930G ARTHREX QUICKFIX¿ DEPTH GUIDE WAS NOT MEASURING PROPERLY. IT WAS NOTICED DURING A CASE AND THE SURGEON HAD TO GUESS ON ALL OF HIS SCREW MEASUREMENTS. EVEN WHEN THE DEPTH GAGE IS "ZEROED OUT", IT IS STILL MEASURING OVER 10MM. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18367071 ↗
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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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