Arthrex® AR-6590DHRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867199583), received between Jan 31, 2022 and Apr 18, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output 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. 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.

• MalfunctionApr 18, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AR-6590DT CANNULA OBTURATOR IS NOT SLIDING INTO THE AR-6590DH CANNULA INSERTION HANDLE PROPERLY. IT WILL LOCK IN AT THE LONGEST SETTING BUT IT WILL NOT ADJUST TO ANY SHORTER LENGTH THAN 15CM. THE REP STATED THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE USED THE ITEM SINCE ORDERING.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19133005 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 31, 2022Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A HIP LABRAL REPAIR SURGERY THE HANDLE OF THE DEVICE DIDN`T ALLOW PART AR-6590DT TO SLIDE DOWN INSIDE IT. THE OBTURATOR WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE AND AS A RESULT IT WAS NOT USABLE TO INSERT THE TRIM IT CANNULA. NO PART OF THE DEVICE BROKE. THE SURGEON HAD TO INSERT THE TRIM-IT CANNULA BY HAND OVER A SWITCHING STICK AFTER MAKING A LARGER CAPSULOTOMY. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY OCCURRED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY. UPDATE 17-JAN-2022: IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT A LARGER INCISION HAD TO BE MADE IN THE CAPSULE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13393339 ↗