Arthrex® AR-9239AGRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867350489), received between Dec 27, 2022 and Jan 12, 2026 — classified as 3 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Dull, Blunt

  ON 22-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-9239AG 4.5 MM INFERIOR DRILL WAS DEEMED TOO DULL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24035656 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2023Break; Break

  ON 7/6/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-9239AG INFERIOR DRILL WAS BROKEN, NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. NO CASE INVOLVEMENT. ON 7/21/2023, THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE STATED VIA EMAIL THAT THE DEVICE HAD BEEN DISCARDED BY THE TECHNICIAN DURING THE CASE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED. ON 7/21/2023, THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION VIA EMAIL: THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING A RIGHT TOTAL SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE. THE INSTRUMENT BROKE WHEN DRILLING THE INFERIOR HOLE ON THE GLENOID FOR THE AUGMENTED VAULTLOCK IMPLANT. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED, AND THEY USED A DRILL FROM ANOTHER TRAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE REACTIONS OR EVENTS FROM THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED AS NORMAL BUT WITH THE BACKUP DRILL BIT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17458235 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 27, 2022Break

  ON 12/08/2022, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT A AR-9239AG INFERIOR DRILL, AND A AR-9231-VL-01 DRILL GUIDE DIDN'T HOLD UP UNDER THE TORQUE IT RECEIVED, AND BOTH DEVICES BROKE. THIS OCCURRED DURING A CASE, ANOTHER TRAY WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT EFFECT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16052032 ↗