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Arthrex® AR-8945-60FTRecalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · LO-PRO SCRW,TI,4.5X 60MMCANN · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867053861), received between Jun 29, 2023 and Jun 29, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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

Device problems

  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 29, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    ON 6/6/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL AR-8945-60FT LOW PROFILE SCREW PRODUCES DEBRIS UPON INSERTION. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE SCREW AND USED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2023. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17224028 ↗

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