Arthrex® AR-8979P-1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867287709), received between Dec 13, 2021 and Feb 23, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

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

• MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE ARTHROSCOPY, THE ANCHOR WAS PULLED OUT OF THE BONE. 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 24416253 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 14, 2025Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY THE DEVICE DID NOT GRIP. 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 23556617 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTERNAL BRACE ANKLE JOINT SURGERY THE ANCHOR BECAME BENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER HAS DRILLED, CUT THE THREAD AND USED THE CORRECT INSERTION DIRECTION. 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 19394250 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 30, 2023Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FOOT ARTHROSCOPY THE IMPLANT BROKE. THE DEVICE BROKE BEFORE THE INSERTION IN THE PATIENT. 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 (B)(6) 2023: FURTHER INFORMATION REVEALED THAT THE DEVICE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS NOT REMOVED BUT DID NOT OBSTRUCT FURTHER STEPS IN THE OPERATION.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16263502 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 13, 2021Unstable; Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY IMPLANT FAILED TO ANCHORAGE AND REMAINED UNSTABLE. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY . NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12983508 ↗