Arthrex® AR-18700-58Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · Drill Bit, AO, Ø1.7mm · 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 00888867316294), received between Aug 8, 2023 and Jun 10, 2024 — 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Corroded1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 10, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON 5/11/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-18700-57 2.4MM DEPTH DRILL GUIDE AND AN AR-18700-58 1.7MM DRILL BIT ARE HAVING AN ISSUE. THE DRILL BIT THREADS CAUGHT ON THE DRILL GUIDE AND TWISTED INSIDE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19505494 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2024Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES ARE RUSTING.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19380472 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2023Break; Break
ON 7/10/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-18700-58 DRILL BIT BROKE IN HALF INSIDE THE PATIENT'S FOOT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A SECOND METATARSAL NON-UNION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. THE BROKEN FRAGMENT WAS FULLY RETRIEVED, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17481668 ↗
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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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