Arthrex® AR-8730-38PTSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867210790), received between Jun 2, 2025 and Jun 2, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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.

• MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A METATARSOPHALANGEAL (MTP) FUSION IT APPEARED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING STUCK IN THE CANNULATION AND A GUIDEWIRE WOULD NOT GO THROUGH IT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY. UPDATE (B)(6) 02-JUN-2025. FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT CLARIFIES THE ISSUE FURTHER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT EITHER THERE WAS SOMETHING STUCK IN THE SCREW OR THE CANNULATION WAS COMPROMISED SO THE SCREW DID NOT FIT OVER THE GUIDEWIRE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22124370 ↗