Arthrex® AR-8933V-18SRecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · 3.0 X 18MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867210288), received between Jul 11, 2022 and Sep 14, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incomplete or Inadequate Connection” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Incomplete or Inadequate Connection2
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Incomplete or Inadequate Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50757249 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Incomplete or Inadequate Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50756916 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2022Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MTP FUSION SURGERY THE HEAD OF THE LAST LOCKING SCREW, WHEN HE WAS DOING THE TIGHTENING THE TIP BROKE OFF. ALL OTHER SCREWS WENT IN PERFECTLY FINE INCLUDING THE LOCKING ONES. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14976449 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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