Argo Knotless K55Recalls & reported problems
Conmed Corporation · 5.5 mm Argo Knotless Anchor · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 20845854649838), received between Jun 23, 2023 and Jun 23, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 23, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER THAT THE K55, 5.5MM ARGO KNOTLESS ANCHOR, WAS BEING USED DURING AN ACL REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 WHEN IT WAS REPORTED, ¿WE USED THE ARGO TO FIXATE A BIOBRACE IMPLANT TO THE PATIENTS FEMUR. THE SURGEON DRILLED A 5MM TUNNEL IN ORDER TO INCORPORATE THE BIOBRACE ALONG WITH THE ARGO IMPLANT. THE TIP OF THE ARGO BROKE WHEN IT WAS IMPLACTED INTO THE TUNNEL WITH A MALLET ON THE SECOND TRY.¿. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE USER OR PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATE DEVICE CAUSING A 10-MINUTE DELAY. FURTHER ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS FOUND THAT THE ANCHOR DID FRAGMENT AND THE PIECES WERE ALL REMOVED FROM PATIENT USING A ARTHROSCOPIC GRASPER FORCEPS. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS LISTED AS ¿GOOD¿. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17189616 ↗
Other Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue devices
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228151Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1,686 reports
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228152Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1,398 reports
- OMNISPAN ORTHOCORD 228142Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE932 reports
- FOOTPRINT 72202901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE721 reports
- RIGIDLOOP 232447Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE633 reports
- Arthrex® AR-3636Arthrex, Inc. · Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue624 reports
- OMNISPAN ORTHOCORD 228141Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE609 reports
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228162Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE460 reports
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.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page