Arthrex® AR-18714P-21Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · Hook Plate, 1.4mm · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867303751), received between May 28, 2025 and May 28, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Defective Device1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Use of Device Problem; Defective Device; Use of Device Problem; Defective Device
ON 05/06/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT THE TIP OF THE AR-18700-29 DRIVER SHAFT BROKE OFF IN THE HEAD OF THE AR-18714V-06 VAL SCREW AS THE SURGEON WAS ADVANCING IT INTO THE AR-18714P-21 HOOK PLATE. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE AR-18700-29 DRIVER SHAFT WAS BEING USED WITH THE JEWELER'S KNOB HANDLE AR-18700H. THE SURGEON WANTED TO REPLACE THE SCREW, BUT THE ONLY WAY TO REMOVE IT WAS TO CUT THE TINES OFF THE AR-18714P-21 HOOK PLATE, REMOVE EACH TINE FROM THE PATIENT, AND ROTATE THE PLATE COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO BACK OUT THE LOCKING SCREW. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED, AND NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ORIF MIDDLE PHALANX FRACTURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED ON 05/27/2025.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22095933 ↗
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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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