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Arthrex® AR-9502F-33LCPCRecalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · Univers Revers Suture Cup, 33 (+2 Left) · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867406896), received between Mar 20, 2024 and Aug 8, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Insufficient Information1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 8, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ON 7/18/2024, A CLINDEX NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT A PATIENT LISTED ON THE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY REGISTRY SUFFERED BONE FRACTURES IN THE TARGET SHOULDER. THIS EVENT WAS INDICATED AS POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE UNIVERS REVERS DEVICES IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2024. ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PATIENT STARTED TO EXPERIENCE PAIN. IT WAS SUSPECTED THE PATIENT SUFFERED AN ACROMIAL FRACTURE, WHICH WAS CONFIRMED IN APRIL VIA CT SCAN. THE PATIENT WAS IMMOBILIZED IN A SLING FOR SIX WEEKS. ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PATIENT REPORTED NO PAIN; X-RAY IMAGES REVEALED A HEALED FRACTURE. THE PATIENT DID NOT SUFFER A FALL OR HAVE AN INJURY. THE PAIN BEGAN AFTER PHYSICAL THERAPY. THE IMPLANTS ARE NOT LOOSE OR BROKEN.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Pain

    MAUDE report 19941658 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 20, 2024Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    ON 03/05/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA E-MAIL THAT AN AR-9502F-33LCPC UNIVERS REVERS SUTURE CUP, AR-9503XS-03C HUMERAL INSERT, AND AN AR-9501-05P UNIVERS REVERS¿ HUMERAL STEM FAILED IN A CASE. THIS OCCURRED DURING A REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 WHEN THE SURGEON DECIDED TO CHANGE THE POLY SIZE WHEN TRYING TO EXTRACT THE IMPLANT, THE REST OF THE CONSTRUCT BECAME LOOSE. THEY THEN HAD TO EXCHANGE FOR A BIGGER STEM, A NEW SUTURE CUP, AND THE CORRECTLY SIZED POLY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18943698 ↗

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