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Arthrex® AR-13280-40Recalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · SCREW, CANCELLOUS 6.5 X 40MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 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 00888867010543), received between Apr 12, 2021 and Apr 12, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 12, 2021Loose or Intermittent Connection; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT DURING A DISTAL TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY, AFTER THE AR-13715-09.0, HTO PLATE WAS SEATED, AS THE SURGEON WAS INSERTING THE AR-13280-40, SCREW, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BUSHING ON THE PLATE CAME LOOSE. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE PLATE AND SCREW, THE BUSHING WAS ATTACHED TO THE SCREW. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING AR-13100.09. THERE WAS 30-45 MINUTES ADDED TO THE PROCEDURE REQUIRING ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 11648284 ↗

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