Arthrex® AR-7000-38FTRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867041110), received between Jun 23, 2020 and Jun 23, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryJun 23, 2020Break; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LATARJET PROCEDURE, AFTER PRE-DRILLING AND UPON INSERTION OF THE AR-7000-38FT, THE HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE OFF. THE REMAINING PART COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE FIXATION WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN ADEQUATE AND BONE QUALITY WAS REPORTED TO BE GOOD ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON. THE GUIDEWIRE AND CANNULATED DRILL HAD BEEN USED TO PREP THE BONE PRIOR TO INSERTION. SCREW HEAD IS AVAILABLE TO RETURN FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 10184914 ↗