Arthrex® AR-18720-12Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · Low Profile Screw, 2.0 x 12mm, Cortical · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867311718), received between Mar 12, 2025 and Mar 12, 2025 — 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Break; Break
ON 2/24/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT TWO 2.0 MM SCREW HEADS SNAPPED OFF. THE FIRST SCREW HEAD BROKE OFF DURING INSERTION AND THE SECOND ONE BROKE WHEN IT WAS BEING REMOVED, IN EXCHANGE FOR A SHORTER SCREW. THE FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A METACARPAL FRACTURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21582956 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 3/6/2025: THE PART NUMBER FOR THE SCREWS ARE AR-18720V-14 VAL SCREW AND AR-18720-12 CORTICAL SCREW. THE BODY OF BOTH SCREWS REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING AN AR-18720V-14 VAL SCREW AND AN AR-18720-12 CORTICAL SCREW. THE CASE WAS DELAYED FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES WITHOUT ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21582791 ↗
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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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