Arthrex® AR-8740-36HRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867127746), received between Aug 3, 2021 and Jun 21, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 21, 2024Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  ON 5/22/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT A POST-MARKET CLINICAL STUDY WAS PERFORMED FOR A CLINICAL OUTCOME OF MIDFOOT ARTHRODESIS USING THE ARTHREX DYNANITE STAPLE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PROCEDURE IN WHICH AN AR-8719MXDS-2520 DYNANITE SUPERMX NITINOL STAPLE AND AN AR-8740-36H STANDARD COMPRESSION FT WERE IMPLANTED. ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT PRESENTED IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH BREAKTHROUGH PAIN IN THE LEFT LEG AND FOOT. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HOSPITALIZED. ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT PRESENTED IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AGAIN AND STATED THAT IT EXACERBATED THE UNDERLYING PAIN. THE PATIENT WAS NOT ADMITTED AND DID NOT CAUSE ANY INJURY TO THE RIGHT FOOT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 6/4/2024: THE PATIENT WAS LAST SEEN BY THE SURGEON ON (B)(6) 2021 AND WAS REPORTING PAIN EIGHT OUT OF TEN. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN SEEN AT THE OFFICE FOR OTHER ISSUES, BUT NONE RELATED TO THE LEFT FOOT SURGERY.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 19582487 ↗
• 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 12267207 ↗