Arthrex® AR-1927PTB-475Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · Punch/Tap 4.75mm BC Corkscrew · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867239173), received between Apr 23, 2024 and Sep 4, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Twisted/Bent2
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 4, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
ON 14 AUGUST 2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-1927PTB-475 PUNCH/TAP 4.75MM BC CORKSCREW WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BENT DURING USE. THIS OCCURRED ON 06 AUGUST 2024 IN (B)(6) HOSPITAL DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR. WHEN USING THE DEVICE THE TIP BENT TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE, THE TIP DID NOT BREAK OFF IN THE PATIENT BUT AFTER THIS OCCURRED IT COULD NOT BE USED AGAIN. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING THE SAME DEVICE. THE BENT DEVICE WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY AND THE ANCHOR WAS INSERTED WITHOUT ANY COMPLICATIONS. THERE WAS CASE INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20140263 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A ROTATOR CUFF THE PUNCH BENT WHILE PUNCHING INTO THE BONE. IT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. NO PATIENT INJURY OR ADVERSE EFFECT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19165688 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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