Arthrex 5.0mm Drill Bit Recall: Incorrect Color Indicator
Arthrex recalls 5.0mm cannulated drill bits with incorrect color indicators for foot and ankle procedures. Affected units have product code AR-8770-02 and lot number 032052.
Lower-risk recall
The color indicator on the proximal end of the shaft of the AR-8770-02 is the incorrect color.
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What happened, in plain English
Arthrex is recalling 5.0mm cannulated drill bits that have an incorrect color indicator on the shaft. This could lead to improper use during foot and ankle procedures if the wrong bit is selected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63239-arthrex-5-0mm-drill-bit-recall-incorrect-color-indicator.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63239-arthrex-5-0mm-drill-bit-recall-incorrect-color-indicator · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1310-2021
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“Arthrex 5.0mm Drill Bit Recall: Incorrect Color Indicator.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63239-arthrex-5-0mm-drill-bit-recall-incorrect-color-indicator. Based on FDA recall #Z-1310-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1310-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The color indicator on the drill bit shaft is incorrect, which may cause the wrong bit to be used during procedures. This could lead to improper surgical outcomes if the wrong size or type of drill bit is selected.
Who’s affected
Surgical professionals and medical facilities that use Arthrex drill bits for foot and ankle procedures. Those using the specific product code AR-8770-02 with lot number 032052 are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product code AR-8770-02 and lot number 032052 on the drill bit packaging or label. The color indicator on the proximal end of the shaft is incorrect.
- Brand
Arthrex- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the product code and lot number on the drill bit to confirm if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 4 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this drill bit dangerous to use?
The recall is due to an incorrect color indicator, which may lead to improper use during procedures. It is not inherently dangerous but requires verification to ensure correct usage.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1310-2021 (February 24, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1310-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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