ARTHRO-PIERCE 72202683Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010651457), received between Jan 17, 2018 and Dec 29, 2025 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A HIP ARTHROSCOPY, AFTER PLACING THE ANCHOR, THE DOCTOR USED A LARGE ARTHROPIERCE TO PASS THE WIRE THROUGH THE LABRUM, IT BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE TISSUE AND BROKE, RELEASING THE PIECE INTO THE PATIENT'S JOINT. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE DOCTOR MANAGED TO FIND AND REMOVE THE ENTIRE BROKEN PIECE USING GRASPER FORCEPS. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A 5-MINUTE DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23915594 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A HIP SURGERY, WHEN THE ARTHROPIERCE XL STRAIGHT WAS PULLED BACK THE TOP METAL LEVER BROKE OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE AVAILABLE OR IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20838895 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 23, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN CHECKING THE DEVICE IN INSTRUMENTATION TABLE, THE DISTAL PORTION OF THE ARTHROPIERCE WAS BENT TO THE LEFT AND THE TIP WAS BROKEN OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED OR IF THERE WAS ANY SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13585560 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 19, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE ARTHRO-PIERCE XL CLIPPER DISASSEMBLED AT THE MOMENT THAT THE SURGEON HANDLED HAND BEFORE ENTERING THE PATIENT'S JOINT. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURIES. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11528006 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 5, 2018Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE TWEEZERS WERE USED TO PULL THE ANCHOR, THE WIRE TIP BROKE. TIP WAS REMOVED. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURIES.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8040025 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 18, 2018Positioning Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TIP OF THE DEVICE WAS MISALIGNED. WHEN SOFT TISSUE PIERCED, IT GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT COME OFF DUE TO THE MISALIGNED ISSUE. AS PER CUSTOMER REPORT, NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED. PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED WITH THE SAME DEVICE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7795970 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 17, 2018Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS CUTTING AND BREAKING THE SUTURES. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7202563 ↗