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Arthrex® AR-400UBRecalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · AR-400UB Unsterile Battery · 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 00888867223332), received between Mar 21, 2022 and Mar 21, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (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

  • Fire1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 21, 2022Fire

    ON 02/28/2022, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-400UBC BATTERY CHARGER AND AR-400UB BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE CONSOLE. REQUESTED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 13839510 ↗

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