Arthrex® AR-8737-16Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867046115), received between Apr 7, 2021 and Oct 15, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-8737-16 DRIVER TWISTED UP WHILE THE HCP WAS PUTTING IN THE SCREWS. A DIFFERENT DRIVER WAS BROUGHT IN TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO TIME WAS ADDED TO THE CASE, AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED, NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23304456 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 12, 2023Break; Break

  ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-8737-16 AND AN AR-8737-25 , 2.4 AND 3.0 CANNULATED DRIVERS BROKE DURING A CASE DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17112354 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 7, 2021Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE AR-8737-16 BROKE OFF DURING INSERTION. THE SALES REP REPORTED ALL BROKEN FRAGMENTS WERE FULLY RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO NEGATIVE OUTCOME, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DRIVER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11627302 ↗