Arthrex® AR-S7120-025-330WRecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · AR-S7120-025-330W · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867427495), received between Apr 2, 2025 and May 15, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Break; Break
ON 04/22/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-S7120-025-330W CUP GRASPER W/ TEETH BOTTOM TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE OFF. THIS OCCURRED DURING AN INTERLAMINAR DECOMPRESSION ON (B)(6) 2025 IT WAS STATED THAT THE SURGEON WAS NOT NEGLIGENT OR PUTTING ABNORMAL PRESSURE ON THE INSTRUMENT TO CAUSE IT TO BREAK. THE FRAGMENT WAS RETRIEVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER CUP GRASPER.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22030088 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2025Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 04/11/2025: THIS OCCURRED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC INTERLAMINAR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. THEY USED A DIFFERENT INSTRUMENT TO GRAB THE BROKEN PIECE TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED TO THE PATIENT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS WERE REPORTED ON THE PATIENT. OCCURRENCE DATE: (B)(6) 2025.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21857810 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Break; Break
ON 03/13/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) REPORTED THAT AN AR-S7110-030-330W CUP FORCEPS AND THE AR-S7120-025-330W CUP GRASPER MALFUNCTIONED DURING A CASE. THE AR-S7120-025-330W DISTAL TIP BROKE OFF IN THE DISC SPACE. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS EVENTUALLY IDENTIFIED AND REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE AR-S7110-030-330W WILL NO LONGER CLOSE. THESE ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE PERFORMING A DISCECTOMY AT L5/S1 UNDER NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS. OTHER PITUITARIES WERE USED TO CONTINUE AND COMPLETE THE CASE WITHOUT ISSUE. THE CASE WAS NOT DELAYED SIGNIFICANTLY DUE TO THE BREAKAGE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AS INTENDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21754786 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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