Arthrex® AR-8990-1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867264991), received between Nov 9, 2022 and Jan 28, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 28, 2026Positioning Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY THE IMPLANT DID NOT ANCHOR AFTER BEING INSERTED INTO THE CANAL. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24198549 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 12, 2025Positioning Failure; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Failure; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY THE IMPLANT DID NOT ANCHOR. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23038045 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 20, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR SURGERY THE DEVICE BROKE DURING INSERTION. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22298889 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 24, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANKLE INSTABILITY SURGERY THE IMPLANT PULLED OUT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20521358 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC SUTURING OF THE MENISCUS THE ANCHOR SLIPPED OUT OF THE BONE AND THE SUTURE DID NOT STAY IN THE PLACE. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20383490 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 19, 2024Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ELBOW SURGERY THE IMPLANT DID NOT GET BLOCKED DURING ANCHOR INSERTION. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19570780 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 13, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LUXATION REPAIR SURGERY THE IMPLANT SLIPPED OUT OF THE PREPARED CHANNEL IN THE BONE. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18693978 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 9, 2022Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY THE ANCHOR OF THE DEVICE BROKE DURING INSERTION. ALL BROKEN PARTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY OCCURRED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15758598 ↗