Arthrex® AR-8740-46PTSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867046474), received between May 7, 2019 and May 7, 2019 — 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 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.

• InjuryMay 7, 2019Break

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING A SUBTALAR AND MIDFOOT FUSION PROCEDURE, WHILE IMPLANTING THE AR-8740-46PTS LOW PROFILE SCREW (LOT: 1051702), THE UPPER THIRD SHAFT OF THE SCREW BROKE OFF COMPLETELY. THE REP REPORTED THE BROKEN HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE OUTSIDE OF THE BODY AND WAS FULLY RETRIEVED. THE REMAINING SHAFT OF THE SCREW WAS LEFT IMPLANTED. THE REP STATED ANOTHER SCREW WAS NOT BROUGHT IN, AND THE CASE PROCEEDED AS PLANNED. THE SURGEON USED TWO STAPLES LATERALLY TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE REP STATED THE BROKEN PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL BE RETURNING FOR EVALUATION. TWO SCREWS WERE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED PRIOR TO THE BREAKING OF THE THIRD AR-8740-46PTS.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8588384 ↗