Arthrex® AR-9090-08SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867305564), received between Dec 27, 2024 and Dec 27, 2024 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Advance” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 27, 2024Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance

  ON (B)(6)2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT A TTC NAIL AND A DRILL BIT FROM A COMPRESSION FT SYSTEM HAD ISSUES DURING A PROCEDURE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 12/17/2024: THE AR-9090-08S DUALCOMP HINDFOOT NAIL WAS IMPLANTED, AND THE DRILL WOULD NOT ADVANCE INTO THE NAIL WHEN DRILLING FOR THE PROXIMAL CALCANEUS. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO FREEHAND THE DRILL WITHOUT THE JIG BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. WHILE USING THE AR-8750-09 CANNULATED DRILL BIT, IT SNAPPED AT THE CONNECTION TO THE POWER ADAPTER. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF REMAINED FLUSH WITH THE AO CONNECTION. THE REST OF THE DRILL WAS REMOVED FROM THE GUIDEWIRE IN ONE PIECE. THE DRILL DID NOT BREAK IN THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ADDITIONAL FIXATION WITH AN AR-8770-70H COMPRESSION FT SCREW AND AN AR-8770-55H COMPRESSION FT SCREW. THE CASE WAS DELAYED ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES; HOWEVER, THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE WAS UNAWARE IF ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A HINDFOOT ARTHRODESIS, TTC FUSION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2024.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 21027478 ↗