Arthrex, Inc. Drill Bit, Cannulated, 5.0 mm - Product Usage: may be used in a variety of foot and ankle procedures. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Drill Bit, Cannulated, 5.0 mm - Product Usage: may be used in a variety of foot and ankle procedures.
Brand
Arthrex, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Code AR-8770-02, Lot Number 032052
Products Sold
Product Code AR-8770-02, Lot Number 032052
Arthrex, Inc. is recalling Drill Bit, Cannulated, 5.0 mm - Product Usage: may be used in a variety of foot and ankle procedures due to The color indicator on the proximal end of the shaft of the AR-8770-02 is the incorrect color.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The color indicator on the proximal end of the shaft of the AR-8770-02 is the incorrect color.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified via e-mail with URGENT: RECALL NOTIFICATION dated 02/23/2021. The letter identified affected product, reason for recall, and instructed consignee to immediately discontinue use, sale, and distribution of the product as well instructions for handling of affected product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026