Arthrex® AR-8703Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867044753), received between Sep 19, 2023 and Jan 26, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (2 reports).

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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 26, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANKLE SURGERY THE MICRO SUTURE LASSO DIDN¿T WORK WELL. THE NITINOL WIRE LOOP WAS STUCK AT THE BEGINNING AS THE NITINOL SHOULD BE PASSED THROUGH THE LASSO. 3 OUT OF 4 TIMES STRENGTH WAS REQUIRED TO PASS THE NITINOL WIRE LOOP NORMALLY THROUGH THE DEVICE. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY OCCURRED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18586385 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 19, 2023Defective Device; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Defective Device; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON 08/24/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-8703 MICRO SUTURELASSO WOULD NOT DEPLOY WIRES. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE, WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17775118 ↗