Arthrex® AR-2923BC-KRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867224117), received between Feb 19, 2024 and May 28, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 28, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  ON (B)(6) 2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT THE SCREW AND EYELET FROM AN AR-2923BC-K BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK IMPLANT SYSTEM WOULD NOT SEPARATE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-2923BC-K BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK IMPLANT SYSTEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ATFL REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. NOTHING BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19404021 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AR-2923BC-K, INDICATOR LABEL IS MISSING.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19212071 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AR-2923BC-K, INDICATOR LABEL IS MISSING.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19190393 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 22, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  ON 1/30/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-2923BC-K IMPLANT SYSTEM BIOCOMPOSITE PUSH LOCK ANCHOR PULLED OUT AFTER INSERTION. A 2.9 PUSH LOCK DRILL BIT WAS USED TO PREPARE THE BONE SOCKET. ALL BROKEN PARTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-2923BC-K FROM AN UNKNOWN LOT. THERE WAS NO CASE DELAY AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA ADMINISTERED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A BANKART PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023, WITH NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18761737 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  ON 1/30/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-2923BC-K IMPLANT SYSTEM BIOCOMPOSITE PUSHLOCK ANCHOR PULLED OUT AFTER INSERTION. A 2.9 PUSHLOCK DRILL BIT WAS USED TO PREPARE THE BONE SOCKET. ALL BROKEN PARTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-2923BC-K FROM AN UNKNOWN LOT. THERE WAS NO CASE DELAY AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA ADMINISTERED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A BANKART PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023, WITH NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18730802 ↗