Arthrex® AR-8730-60HRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867303508), received between Jul 27, 2021 and Jul 27, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 27, 2021Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A METACARPAL FRACTURE, BOTH 3.5 AND 2.5 HEADLESS SCREWS BROKE WHILE BEING IMPLANTED. WHEN SCREW WAS IMPLANTED AND GOING PAST THE ISTHMUS OF THE METACARPAL THE HEADLESS SCREW BROKE. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE SCREW USING THE DRIVER AND BROKE THE 1.5 HEX DRIVER. THEN HAD TO USE THE SYNTHES SCREW REMOVAL WHICH DIDN¿T WORK AS WELL AND RESORTED TO HAVING TO BURR DOWN THE SCREW FLUSH TO THE METACARPAL. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED 7/7/21: THE LOT NUMBER OF THE SCREW'S WERE NOT LOCATED AS THE DEVICES WERE DISCARDED DURING THE CASE

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12231478 ↗