Arthrex® AR-8933-20SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867210547), received between Jun 27, 2022 and Feb 29, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

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.

• MalfunctionFeb 29, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SCREWS INSERTED INTO PATIENT BUT HEAD OF SCREW SHEARED OFF. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT SHAFTS REMAINED IN PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 18807760 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 27, 2022Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MTP FUSION SURGERY THE CORTICAL SCREW HEAD SHEARED OFF WHEN INSERTING. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED. AS THE SCREW CONTACTED THE PLATE, ONE TURN OF THE SCREWDRIVER CAUSED IT TO SHEAR OFF. THEY HAD TO LEAVE THE BROKEN SCREW IN THE BONE. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 14828825 ↗