Arthrex® AR-8740BV-36Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867361393), received between Jul 15, 2024 and Jul 15, 2024 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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 16, 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.

• InjuryJul 15, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  ON 5/30/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT A BEVELED SCREW HAD SHARDS OF METAL COMING OUT OF THE SCREW. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A HARDWARE REMOVAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S BUNION CUT WAS HEALED BUT WAS EXPERIENCING AN INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 6/26/2024: THE ORIGINAL PROCEDURE WAS AN MIS BUNION PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. AN AR-8735BV-32 BEVELED FT SCREW 3.5 MM X 32 MM AND AN AR-8740BV-36 BEVELED FT SCREW 4.0 MM X 36 MM WERE IMPLANTED. THE REVISION SURGERY OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2024, AND BOTH SCREWS WERE REMOVED. AFTER THE REMOVAL OF THE SCREW, THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT NEW HARDWARE. THE REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO HEAT AND IRRITATION ON THE MEDIAL SIDE OF THE FOOT. THE FOREIGN BODY COULD BE SEEN ON INITIAL X-RAY.

  Patient problems: Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

  MAUDE report 19743971 ↗