Arthrex® AR-2923DSRRecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · SHORT 2.9 PUSHLOCK SHAVERDRILL · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 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 00888867239456), received between Jul 12, 2023 and Jul 12, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 12, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN 2.9 MM PUSHLOCK SHAVERDRILL¿, AR-2923DSR, LEFT PLASTIC SHAVINGS INSIDE OF TWO DIFFERENT SHAVER HAND CONTROLS, AR-8330H (SN: (B)(6)) AND AR-8332H (SN: (B)(6)). BOTH SHAVERS APPARENTLY WERE GRINDING THE ATTACHMENTS, AND NOW HAVE PLASTIC SHAVINGS INSIDE, PREVENTING NORMAL USE. NO ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT HARM DUE TO THE OUTCOME OF THIS EVENT. PLEASE SEE PICTURES ATTACHED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17304767 ↗
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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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