Arthrex® AR-8933V-10SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867210240), received between Jan 8, 2026 and Jan 8, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (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.

• MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Positioning Failure

  ON (B)(6) 2025, AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT TWO DISTAL SCREWS, AR-8933V-10S LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW (3 X 10 MM) AND AR-8933V-12S LOW PROFILE VA LOCKING SCREW (3 X 12 MM), FAILED TO LOCK AND ROTATED FREELY WHEN USED WITH A LATERAL HOOK PLATE. NO BREAKAGE OCCURRED. ALTHOUGH FOUR SCREWS WERE PLANNED, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ONLY TWO SCREWS INSERTED. THE AFFECTED SCREWS WERE NOT IMPLANTED. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT SURGICAL DELAY, NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA ADMINISTERED, AND NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS REPORTED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 23-DEC-2025: THE ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE THE DEVICE WAS INSIDE THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO CROSS-THREADING OR STRIPPING REPORTED ON THE TWO DISTAL SCREWS, WHICH WERE REMOVED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. NO DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED ON THE LATERAL HOOK PLATE, AND THE INITIAL LATERAL HOOK PLATE REMAINED IMPLANTED. NO ADDITIONAL SURGERY IS PLANNED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24004220 ↗