Arthrex Sterile Low Profile Screw Recall: 5mm Shorter Than Intended

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What happened, in plain English

Arthrex is recalling titanium screws that are 5mm shorter than intended. This could lead to improper bone fixation during surgery, risking complications for patients needing joint repairs.

Why it’s dangerous

The screws are 5mm shorter than labeled, which could cause improper bone fixation during surgery. This might lead to complications like misaligned bones or delayed healing, but it does not pose an immediate risk of injury.

Who’s affected

Orthopedic surgeons and patients undergoing bone fracture repairs who use the recalled screws. The risk is low for most users since the issue is a manufacturing error, not a safety hazard.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for part number AR-8967-2865S on the packaging. The screws are intended for bone fixation procedures and were sold with batch number 10706233.

Brand
Arthrex
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for part number AR-8967-2865S on the packaging to confirm if the screw is recalled.

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Questions people ask

Why is this screw being recalled?

The screws are 5mm shorter than intended, which could cause improper bone fixation during surgery.

What should I do if I have this screw?

Check the packaging for part number AR-8967-2865S. If you have it, contact Arthrex for guidance.

Is this a safety hazard?

No, this is a manufacturing error that does not pose an immediate risk of injury or death.

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Subject: Recall Z-2733-2020 — Arthrex Arthrex

Hello,

I own a Arthrex that is covered by recall Z-2733-2020 from Arthrex.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2733-2020 (June 24, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2733-2020 to see it in context.
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