Arthrex® AR-600DJRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867110878), received between May 13, 2024 and Jun 6, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Connection Problem” (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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 6, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ON 03/18/2022 IT WAS REPORTED BY A DISTRIBUTOR VIA (B)(4) THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE AR-600DJ BECAME DISASSEMBLED WHEN IN REVERSE AND COULD NOT BE PUT BACK TOGETHER. THE AR-600L WOULD NOT WORK AND IS NO LONGER CHARGING. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT AFFECT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19481115 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 13, 2024Connection Problem; Connection Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CRUCIATE LIGAMENT SURGERY IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DEVICE IS LOOSE. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY. UPDATE SWIT 04-MAR-2022: THE NORMAL FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE DRILL ATTACHMENT WAS PERFORMED BEFORE STERILIZATION. NO LOOSE PARTS OR DAMAGE WERE NOTICED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19296693 ↗