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Arthrex® AR-2923DSRecalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · DISPOSABLES KIT FOR 2.9MM SHORT PUSHLOCK · Class 1

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867099210), received between May 22, 2024 and Mar 5, 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Unintended Movement1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Break

    ON 09-FEB-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-2923DS DISPOSABLES KIT WAS BEING USED TO DRILL THROUGH THE GUIDE WHEN THE GUIDE BROKE IN HALF. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24518465 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 22, 2024Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

    IT WAS REPORTED ON 03/28/2023 BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-2923DS DISPOSABLES KIT AXIS WAS SHIFTING WHEN USED. UPON CHECKING, BURRS WERE OBSERVED AT THE REAR OF THE DRILL. USED A NEW PRODUCT, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19372882 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.