Arthrex® AR-18700-55Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867316287), received between Sep 10, 2020 and Sep 10, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 10, 2020Break; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS POWERING IN THE 2.4 SCREW ON STRYKER 600 POWER INTO THE CUBOID. THE AR-18700-55 (LOT 1391944) DRIVER TIP BROKE OFF INSIDE THE VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW HEAD. THE SURGEON TRIED TO PRY IT OUT WITH A DENTAL PICK AND IT SEEMED TO BE COLD WELDED INTO THE SCREW HEAD. THE SURGEON MADE NOTE OF THIS IN HIS DICTATION FOR FUTURE REMOVAL PURPOSES. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED AND NO HARM WAS CAUSED TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AND THE DRIVER WILL BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10516869 ↗