Arthrex® AR-8724V-24Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867045644), received between Jun 4, 2025 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (3 reports).

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Device Damaged by Another Device

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50914698 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Device Damaged by Another Device

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50914641 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Defective Device; Defective Device

  ON 6/4/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT AN AR-8724V-24 2.4MM DISTAL LOCKING SCREW FAILED TO LOCK TO THE AR-8916VSL-05 VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE, INSTEAD THREADING THROUGH IT. THE FAULTY SCREW WAS REMOVED, AND A NEW SCREW WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED IN THE CENTRAL HOLE, ACHIEVING PROPER LOCKING WITH THE PLATE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SURGEON IMPLANTED THE ORIGINALLY FAULTY SCREW IN A DIFFERENT HOLE, WHERE IT THREADED IN WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A WRIST FX PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS KNOWN REGARDING THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 22356985 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Defective Device; Defective Device

  ON 6/4/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT AN AR-8724V-24 2.4MM DISTAL LOCKING SCREW FAILED TO LOCK TO THE AR-8916VSL-05 VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE, INSTEAD THREADING THROUGH IT. THE FAULTY SCREW WAS REMOVED, AND A NEW SCREW WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED IN THE CENTRAL HOLE, ACHIEVING PROPER LOCKING WITH THE PLATE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SURGEON IMPLANTED THE ORIGINALLY FAULTY SCREW IN A DIFFERENT HOLE, WHERE IT THREADED IN WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A WRIST FX PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS KNOWN REGARDING THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 22331794 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 4, 2025Use of Device Problem; Defective Device; Use of Device Problem; Defective Device

  ON 5/9/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8724V-24 2.4MM DISTAL LOCKING SCREW THREADED THROUGH THE AR-8916VSL-05 VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE INSTEAD OF LOCKING TO IT. THE SCREW WAS REMOVED AND A SECOND SCREW WAS IMPLANTED INSTEAD. THE SURGEON THEN, TRIED TO USE THE FAULTY SCREW WITH A NEW PLATE AND IT THREADED IN WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22142006 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 4, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance

  ON 5/9/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8724V-24 2.4MM DISTAL LOCKING SCREW THREADED THROUGH THE AR-8916VSL-05 VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE INSTEAD OF LOCKING TO IT. SINCE ALL OTHER SCREWS HAD ALREADY BEEN PLACED, IT WAS DECIDED TO LEAVE THE MISPLACED SCREW IN PLACE TO AVOID DISRUPTING THE CONSTRUCT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 22141815 ↗