Arthrex® AR-8967DGRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867056725), received between Aug 5, 2024 and Aug 5, 2024 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANKLE FUSION SURGERY THE K-WIRE WON'T PASS THROUGH THE CANNULATED TIP OF THE DEVICE. THE SURGEON THEN USED ANOTHER K-WIRE TO MEASURE THE LENGTH. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY OCCURRED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY. UPDATE AVOE 23-JUL-2024: IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DEVICE AR-8967DG LOOKS DAMAGED. THE K-WIRE USED WITH THE DEVICE WAS AR-8967KTS. [07:45] (B)(6). UPDATE DW 30-JUL-2024: FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED THAT DUE TO THE DAMAGED DEPTH GAUGE THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER K-WIRE AGAINST THE INSERTED K-WIRE TO CALCULATE THE LENGTH OF SCREW NEEDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19906133 ↗