Arthrex® AR-18714V-09Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867303713), received between Sep 2, 2020 and Jun 5, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (3 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

  ON 5/16/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT QTY. 2 OF AN AR-18714V-09 VAL SCREW, 1.4 MM X 9 MM, HAD AN ISSUE DURING A METACARPAL FRACTURE REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. WHEN THE SURGEON WAS TRYING TO INSERT TWO OF THOSE SCREWS INTO THE LOCKING PLATE, BOTH SCREWS WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE LOCKING PLATE. BOTH SCREWS WERE REMOVED IN ONE PIECE FROM THE PATIENT, NOTHING BROKE, AND THERE WAS NO HARM. AN AR-18714-09 CORTICAL SCREW, 1.4 MM X 9 MM WITH AN UNKNOWN LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY. THE COMPLAINT DEVICES WERE AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THERE WAS NO CASE DELAY REPORTED, AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22149167 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Positioning Failure; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Positioning Failure; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  ON 5/16/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT QTY. 2 OF AN AR-18714V-09 VAL SCREW, 1.4 MM X 9 MM, HAD AN ISSUE DURING A METACARPAL FRACTURE REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. WHEN THE SURGEON WAS TRYING TO INSERT TWO OF THOSE SCREWS INTO THE LOCKING PLATE, BOTH SCREWS WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE LOCKING PLATE. BOTH SCREWS WERE REMOVED IN ONE PIECE FROM THE PATIENT, NOTHING BROKE, AND THERE WAS NO HARM. AN AR-18714-09 CORTICAL SCREW, 1.4 MM X 9 MM WITH AN UNKNOWN LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY. THE COMPLAINT DEVICES WERE AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THERE WAS NO CASE DELAY REPORTED, AND NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS ADMINISTERED. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22148931 ↗
• InjurySep 17, 2020Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE SCREWS AND A PLATE BUT THE SCREW HEAD WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE PLATE ON EITHER SIDE. ALL WAS REMOVED AND RETRIEVED AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH K-WIRE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10546217 ↗
• InjurySep 17, 2020Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE SCREWS AND A PLATE BUT THE SCREW HEAD WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE PLATE ON EITHER SIDE. ALL WAS REMOVED AND RETRIEVED AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH K-WIRE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10546185 ↗
• InjurySep 2, 2020Break; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORIF RIGHT RING FINGER AND SMALL METACARPALS PROCEDURE ONE AR-18714V-09 LOCKING SCREW BROKE DURING INSERTION INTO THE PLATE. UPON FINAL SEATING THE HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE OFF DURING INSERTION. THE THREADS OF THE BROKEN SCREW ARE REPORTED TO REMAIN IN THE PATIENT UNDER THE PLATE. ALSO DURING THE PROCEDURE TWO T4 DRIVERS (ONE RETAINING AN DONE NON RETAINING) WERE COMPROMISED AND NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE THE FULL CLOCKWISE ROTATIONS NECESSARY FOR FLUSH SEATING OF THE LOCKING SCREW HEADS. THE DRIVERS WERE THE FOLLOWING: AR-18700-29 (LOT 1391940) AND AR-18700-09 (LOT 1391937). THE SURGEON USED JEWELER'S HANDLES (ALL BLACK AND ALL SILVER) WITH THE DRIVERS. ALL SCREWS WERE PRE-DRILLED ON POWER WITH A 1.1MM DRILL AND IMPLANTED VIA MANUAL INSERTION ONLY, USING THE TWO FINGERS TIGHT METHOD.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 10484081 ↗