Arthrex® AR-18700-27Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867313835), received between Nov 15, 2023 and Jan 17, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 17, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON 12/20/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS (B)(4) THAT THE DEPTH DEVICES, AR-18700-27 AND AR-18700-35. ARE NOT READING ACCURATELY AND NOT SLIDING. OCCURRED DURING A CASE WITH NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18528336 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 15, 2023Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON (B)(6) 2023 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS (B)(4) THAT AN AR-18700-27 DEPTH DEVICE AND AN AR-18700-35 DEPTH DEVICE WERE DEFECTIVE; BOTH DEVICES WOULD STICK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO READ DEPTH AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE SURGEON TO GET AN ACCURATE READING. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED UTILIZING THE DEPTH GAUGE FROM THE 2.4/3.0 CFS SET. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN PREVIOUS CASES. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN METACARPAL FRACTURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18140091 ↗