Arthrex® AR-300DJRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867100091), received between Jan 10, 2024 and Apr 26, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE EMITS A STRANGE SOUND AND VIBRATES UNCHARACTERISTICALLY. THERE WAS NO HARM OR ADVERSE EVENT FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19190777 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 22, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE DRILL CHUCK HOLDER OF AR-300DJ BROKE OFF AND THE PIN TO THE BATTERY OF AR-300 BROKE OFF OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY AND THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18552043 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 10, 2024Use of Device Problem; Defective Device; Use of Device Problem; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY IN THE TRAUMATOLOGY THE SURGEON HELD THE ATTACHMENT TRYING TO INSERT THE DRILL IN IT INSTEAD OF USING THE KEY. WHEN POWERING UP THE HANDPIECE, THE SURGEON COULD NOT HOLD THE ATTACHMENT AND GOT THE GLOVE BROKEN/TEARED. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18483947 ↗