Arthrex® AR-1218-45Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867087781), received between Aug 14, 2018 and Aug 14, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.

• InjuryAug 14, 2018Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANKLE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS DRILLING WITH THE 4.5 MM CANNULATED DRILL, THE TIP BROKE OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RETRIEVED FROM THE JOINT. REPORTER HAS NO FURTHER DETAILS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED 7/25/2018: SURGEON TRIED TO RETRIEVE THE TIP OF THE DRILL, BUT HE DECIDED TO LEAVE THE BROKEN FRAGMENTS IN PATIENT BODY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7781840 ↗