Arthrex® AR-18700-12Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · Drill Bit, Mini AO, Ø1.2mm, Calibrated · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867312678), received between Mar 15, 2021 and Jun 1, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 1, 2021Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE AR-18700-14 AND AR-18700-12 DRILL BITS BROKE. THE SALES REP STATED THAT THE BARS ARE CATCHING. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY ADVERSE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11912013 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2021Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AR-18700-12, DRILL BIT BROKE ABOUT 1 CM UP FROM THE TIP. NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11544175 ↗MalfunctionMar 15, 2021Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AR-18700-12 DRILL BIT BROKE ABOUT ONE CM UP FROM THE TIP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11484731 ↗
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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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