Arthrex® AR-8730-18HRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867126985), received between May 31, 2019 and May 31, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (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.

• InjuryMay 31, 2019Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING A POSSIBLE ALLERGIC REACTION AFTER HAVING AN AR-8730-18H, MINI COMPRESSION FT IMPLANTED. THE REP STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS OR INFORMATION REGARDING THE REACTION AT THIS TIME. A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE REP TO FOLLOW-UP WITH THE SURGEON AND OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 05/30/2019: THE TYPE OF PROCEDURE THAT ORIGINALLY TOOK PLACE WAS A SCARF OSTEOTOMY. THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL PROCEDURE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON CONFIRMED TO THE ARTHREX SALES REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE SURGICAL SITE IS NOT INFECTED. HOWEVER, THE PATIENT DOES APPEAR TO BE HAVING A REACTION. THE SURGEON STATED THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A REMOVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

  Patient problems: Reaction

  MAUDE report 8660167 ↗