Arthrex® AR-6590DTRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867199590), received between Jan 31, 2022 and Jan 31, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 31, 2022Break

  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. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO 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 13394873 ↗