Arthrex, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1206-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Arthrex Burr, Oval, 12 Flute, 5.5 mm x 13 cm (AR-8550OBT) These devices are indicated for resection of soft and osseous tissues in both large and small articular cavities during arthroscopic procedures.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 14, 2019

Date Posted: May 1, 2019

Recall Number: Z-1206-2019

Event ID: 82009

Reason for Recall:

Devices may generate excessive heat during use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2324

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 10211276 (expiration date: 4/30/2023 and 10202784 (expiration date: 3/31/2023

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WY; and to countries of: Germany, Brazil and Australia.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated