Arthrex® AR-8740-48PTSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867046481), received between Jul 25, 2017 and Jul 25, 2017 — 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.

• InjuryJul 25, 2017Break; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA A FACILITY FDA MEDWATCH (B)(4) THAT DURING AN OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION, LEFT CALCANEOUS PROCEDURE THE 4.0MM CANNULATED SCREW BROKE OFF AFTER INSERTION. THE REMAINING SCREW FRAGMENT WAS NOTED WITHIN THE SUSTENTACULUM TALI. FLUOROSCOPY UTILIZED TO VERIFY LOCATION TO RETAIN. PATIENT WAS A (B)(6) MALE, (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6739501 ↗