Arthrex® AR-1317FT-1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867287549), received between Feb 7, 2022 and Apr 8, 2026 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RE-FIXATION OF THE EXTENSOR TENDON THE TIP OF THE DEVICE BROKE OFF. NO PART OF THE DEVICE REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24814688 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Positioning Failure; Failure to Advance

  ON 29TH JANUARY 2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT FOR AN AR-1317FT-1, NANO CORKSCREW FT, TI, THE SURGEON WENT TO DEPLOY THE ANCHOR AND THE ANCHOR FAILED TO SEAT IN THE PILOT HOLE AND CAME AWAY FROM INTRODUCER - UNABLE TO RELOAD. THIS WAS DETECTED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026. (REQUESTING FURTHER INFORMATION FROM COMPLAINT INITIATOR).

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24344569 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Break; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY THE ANCHOR COMPONENT GOT DAMAGED. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY. UPDATE 07-JAN-2025. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE LOCKING ELEMENT OF THE SCREWDRIVER HAD CRACKED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24052355 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 13, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FINGER TENDON REFIXATION SURGERY THE ANCHOR PULLED OUT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22792733 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 13, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FINGER TENDON REFIXATION SURGERY THE ANCHOR PULLED OUT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22792611 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SKI THUMB OPEN TENDON REPAIR SURGERY THE ANCHOR BROKE DURING INSERTION. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21872199 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY THE ANCHOR DID NOT HOLD. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21753581 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 7, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE ANCHOR DID NOT HOLD AFTER IT WAS INSERTED. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18288771 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY THE PLASTIC PART OF THE DEVICE BROKE OFF AT THE TIP AND THE SCREW COULD THEREFORE NO LONGER BE INSERTED. ALL BROKEN PARTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY OCCURRED. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16815494 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2022Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY TWO FIBER WIRES BROKE, WERE CUT OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT DURING INSERTION OF THE CORKSCREW. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13470954 ↗