Arthrex® AR-8740-60PTSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867046542), received between Dec 27, 2023 and Dec 27, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (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 18, 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.

• MalfunctionDec 27, 2023Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  ON 11/30/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8740-60PTS CANNULATED LOW PROFILE SCREW HAD A SHINY METAL, LIKE PLASTIC OF RESIN, AT THE TIP OF THE SCREW. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE USE DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 12/7/2023: THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ANKLE FRACTURE PROCEDURE, AND IT WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-8740-60PTS CANNULATED LOW PROFILE SCREW. THE SCREW NEVER CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS NOT DELAYED, AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED. THE PATIENT SUFFERED NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON OR AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18400691 ↗