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Arthrex® AR-8740-50PTSRecalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN ST,CANC.,4.0X 50MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867046498), received between Sep 26, 2022 and Oct 27, 2023 — classified as 2 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2023Break; Break

    ON 10/6/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8740-50PTS LOW PROFILE SCREW HEAD BROKE OFF AND AN AR-8740-56PTS LOW PROFILE SCREW BROKE IN THE SHAFT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18022949 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2022Break

    IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022 BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8740-50PTS SCREW BROKE WHILE INSERTING. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CASE AND BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 15484175 ↗

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