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Arthrex® AR-8740-32HRecalls & reported problems

Arthrex, Inc. · COMPR FT SCRW,4.0 STD,32MM LGTH · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867127708), received between Aug 3, 2021 and Aug 3, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction1
  • Pain1
  • Swelling/ Edema1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 3, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED AFTER 12 WEEKS POST OP FROM BUNION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021 THE PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING SWELLING. THREE SCREWS WERE IMPLANTED AND THE PATIENT FEELS SHE COULD BE HAVING AN ALLERGIC REACTION. THE PATIENT WAS IN A HARD CAST FOR THE FIRST 30 DAYS THEN TO A WALKING BOOT AT THE 4TH WEEK. DURING THE TIME RIGHT AFTER THE CAST REMOVAL HER FOOT BECAME QUITE SWOLLEN AND SHE EXPERIENCED MORE THAN A MODERATE AMOUNT OF PAIN. THE PATIENT ELEVATED AND ICED THE FOOT WHICH RELIEVED THE PAIN TO A TOLERABLE AMOUNT BUT THE SWELLING NEVER WENT AWAY. THE PATIENT IS CONCERNED SHE HAS A SENSITIVITY TO METAL WHICH COULD BE CAUSING THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Pain; Swelling/ Edema

    MAUDE report 12267168 ↗

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