Arthrex® AR-8770-02Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · DRL BIT, 5.0MM, CANN. · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867266032), received between Jan 24, 2022 and Aug 11, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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
- Break2
- Dull, Blunt1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Dull, Blunt
It was reported that the drill bits have lost their sharpness resulting from use. There was no harm or adverse event for patient, operator or third party reported. This was noticed after the surgery. No further information received.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50208904 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON 12/16/2022 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(6) THAT THE AR-8750-09, AR-8770-02, AR-8750K, AND AR-8770K K-WIRES OF THE 5.0/7.0 KEEP GETTING STUCK IN THE DRILL BITS AND PULLING OUT OF THE PATIENT, THEREFORE LOSING THE SURGEONS K-WIRE POSITIONING. NO PATIENT AFFECT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19472059 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHRODESIS SURGERY THE DRILL BIT BROKE OFF WHEN DRILLING OVER THE K-WIRE. 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. ***UPDATE AVOE 05-DEC-2023 IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ALL BROKEN PARTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18385075 ↗MalfunctionJan 24, 2022Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BROKE WHEN IT WAS TRIED TO SCREW THE SCREW IN. NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY WAS REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13333872 ↗
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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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