Arthrex® AR-8970-03Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867133747), received between Feb 3, 2026 and Feb 3, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SCREWDRIVERS WERE HEAVILY WORN. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. UPDATE 14-JAN-2026: THE REPORTED DEVICES ARRIVED AT ARTHREX GMBH AND DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION OF THE DEVICES IT WAS NOTICES THAT THE TIP OF THE DEVICE AR-8970-03 (LOT: 1392436) IS BROKEN OFF. UPDATE 27-JAN-2026: IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO FRAGMENTS REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT AND THE DEVICE MIGHT HAVE BROKEN DURING SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24251575 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SCREWDRIVERS WERE HEAVILY WORN. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24251573 ↗