Arthrex® AR-18724-34Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867314160), received between Jun 14, 2021 and Jul 20, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 20, 2021Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MINI CFS FOR POSTERIOR MALLEOLUS FIXATION IN A TRIMALLEOLAR FRACTURE CASE, THE HEAD OF AR-18724-34 WENT THROUGH THE PLATE, AR-18724P-49, AS THE SURGEON WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL THE PLATE TO BONE. THE SCREW WAS REMOVED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO SWAP THE AR-8933-36 IN IT¿S PLACE AND ADDED 2MM TO ACCOUNT BIGGER 3.0 HEAD. AFTER THE PLATE WAS DOWN TO BONE, AN ADDITIONAL 2.4 CORTICAL, QTY.1 AND 3.0 CORTICAL SCREWS, QTY.2 WERE PLACED ALSO WITHOUT INCIDENT AND FIXATION WAS SOLID.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12198417 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 21, 2021Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SURGEON WAS GIVING THE AR-18724-34, A COUPLE LAST TURNS TO FULLY TIGHTEN IT INTO THE PLATE, THE HEAD OF THE SCREW SNAPPED OFF. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12032292 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 14, 2021Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE AR-18724-34 FROM MINI CFS SET POPPED THROUGH THE PLATE WHEN THE SURGEON WAS SCREWING IT IN THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON FIRST USED POWER AND FINISHED TIGHTENING BY HAND. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11991309 ↗