Arthrex® AR-3240-3530Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · Fused UNI LHT CBL,3.5mmX 274cm,Gr · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867100671), received between Oct 27, 2017 and Oct 27, 2017 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Emits Odor” (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
Device problems
- Device Emits Odor2
- Overheating of Device2
Patient problems
- Injury2
- No Code Available2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 27, 2017Device Emits Odor; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT-TRANSITION CABLE GETS HEATED TO OVER 90°C (194°F) AFTER 1-2 MIN ON THE SIDE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE LIGHT SOURCE. AT THE SAME TIME A BURNED MATERIAL SMELL WAS RELEASED BY THE DEVICE THROUGH THE VENTILATION. THE HEATING ALSO APPEARS WITH A NEW CABLE FROM THE SAME ARTICLE.THE NURSE TOUCHED AND REMOVED THE WIRE AND INCURRED A BURN INJURY - SMALL BURN BLISTER.
Patient problems: Injury; No Code Available
MAUDE report 6983254 ↗InjuryOct 27, 2017Device Emits Odor; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT-TRANSITION CABLE GETS HEATED TO OVER 90°C (194°F) AFTER 1-2 MIN ON THE SIDE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE LIGHT SOURCE. AT THE SAME TIME A BURNED MATERIAL SMELL WAS RELEASED BY THE DEVICE THROUGH THE VENTILATION. THE HEATING ALSO APPEARS WITH A NEW CABLE FROM THE SAME ARTICLE. THE NURSE TOUCHED AND REMOVED THE WIRE AND INCURRED A BURN INJURY - SMALL BURN BLISTER.
Patient problems: Injury; No Code Available
MAUDE report 6983249 ↗
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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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