Arthrex® AR-8737-58Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · 2.2 mm Drill Bit, Comp FT, Calibrated · 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 00888867253148), received between May 15, 2024 and May 15, 2024 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
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.
MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON 9/3/2021 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIE EMAIL THAT AR-8737-58 2.2 MM DRILL BIT, COMP FT, CALIBRATED GOT STUCK IN AR-8737-43 DRILL GUIDE, PERCUTANEOUS. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A METACARPAL FRACTURE PROCEDURE BY DR. (B)(6) . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION UPDATED 9/7/2021 CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DRILL FROM THE TRAY AND NOT USING A GUIDE. THE DRILL WAS NOT ALE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE GUIDE UNTIL AFTER THE CASE. SINCE GRILL WAS DISCARDED DEVICES WILL NOT BE RETURNING.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19318822 ↗
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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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