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Arthrex® AR-8610TDC-10Recalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · STEPDRILL, FOR 3.0MM HCS, LENGTH 10MM · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867197152), received between Aug 3, 2023 and Aug 3, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Advance” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Advance1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2023Failure to Advance; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Failure to Advance; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY AN UNKNOWN GUIDE WIRE GOT STUCK INSIDE THE STEP DRILL. 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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17451899 ↗

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