Arthrex® AR-8724V-28Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867045668), received between Jun 24, 2025 and Jun 24, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJun 24, 2025Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

  ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT TWO 2.4 MM VAL SCREWS WENT THROUGH AN AR-8916VSR-05 VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE DURING INSERTION. THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCT HAD TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO CHANGE PLATES. THE PLATES WERE CHANGED TO A WIDE PLATE AND THE SURGEON RE-DRILLED AND RE-SIZED THE SCREWS. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 4/15/2025: NOTHING BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A NEW PLATE AND SCREWS. HOWEVER, THE PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED BY APPROXIMATELY FORTY-FIVE MINUTES, REQUIRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 6/3/2025: A TOTAL OF FIVE PRODUCTS WERE RECEIVED. AN AR-8916VSR-05 VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE, AN AR-8724V-20 LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW, AN AR-8724V-22 LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW, AN AR-8724V-28 LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW, AND AN AR-8935-18 LOW PROFILE NON-LOCKING SCREW.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 22318686 ↗