Arthrex® AR-8741-14Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888867362352), received between May 10, 2023 and May 10, 2023 — classified as 1 injury.

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

• InjuryMay 10, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

  ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT DURING AN OFFICE VISIT, THE DOCTOR MENTIONED THAT AN ARTHREX TOOL USED FOR SURGERIES GETS TOO HOT THAT IT LEAVES A BURN MARK, "LIKE A BRAND," ON HIS PATIENTS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 4/19/2023: PART NUMBER AR-8741-14 GUIDEWIRE, 1.4 MM, FOR 3.5 MM AND AR-8741-16 CAPITAL FRAGMENT GUIDEWIRE 1.6MM WERE PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 4/19/2023: PER THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE THAT WAS PRESENT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THIS WAS A MIS BUNION SURGERY, THE EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN. IT IS ALSO UNKNOWN WHICH PART AR-8741-14 OR AR-8741-16 CAUSED THE PATIENT'S BURN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 16905158 ↗