Arthrex® AR-8717DS-1110Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867288065), received between Jul 21, 2023 and Aug 7, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Break

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50175466 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Defective Device

  ON 09-FEB-2026, AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM HAD AN ISSUE DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. ONE OF THE ALIGNMENT PINS INCLUDED IN THE KIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING THE INCORRECT THICKNESS AND WAS UNABLE TO FIT INTO THE DRILLED HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE STAPLES DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FIXATION. THE SURGEON COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE BY USING ADDITIONAL K-WIRES TO ACHIEVE PROPER FIXATION AND PROCEEDED WITH A REPLACEMENT AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT SURGICAL DELAY, NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA REQUIRED, AND NO ADVERSE EFFECTS OR PATIENT HARM REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 12-FEB-2026: THE INCORRECT STAPLE THICKNESS WAS FIRST IDENTIFIED DURING USE. THE STAPLES THAT DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FIXATION WERE LEFT IN PLACE. NO ADDITIONAL STEPS WERE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FIXATION, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING THE EXISTING STAPLE AND K-WIRE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A REPLACEMENT AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24470494 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 17, 2025Break; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Break; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM HAD THE DRILL BIT BINDED IN THE GUIDE HANDLE ON FIRST USE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DRILL THE FIRST HOLE AND REMOVE THE DRILL BIT FROM THE GUIDE. THEY OPENED A SECOND STAPLE KIT AND USED IT WITHOUT ISSUES. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN AKIN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21858973 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 11, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  ON (B)(6)2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT THE 2.6 MM DRILL BIT FROM AN AR-9928BCK-MIS FIBERTAK ACHILLES SPEEDBRIDGE KIT BROKE WHEN GOING OVER THE WIRE DRILLING FOR THE DISTAL TUNNEL WITH THE RED GUIDE. THE DRILL BIT BROKE INTO MANY FRAGMENTS WHICH WERE ALL SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A MIS ACHILLES PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2024.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20192993 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 15, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON 03/01/2024, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA E-MAIL THAT AN AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE¿ NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEMS DRILL AND GUIDE LOCKED UP AND BECAME UNUSABLE. THIS OCCURRED DURING A CASE WHERE A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN ASKED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18916165 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 15, 2023Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT THE DRILL BIT AND GUIDE FROM AN AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM SEIZED TOGETHER. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN OSTEOTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 11/22/2023: THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM. NOTHING BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT, AND THE CASE WAS NOT DELAYED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18340840 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 27, 2023Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON 10/3/2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT THE DRILL AND DRILL GUIDE FROM AN AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN AKIN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. THE DRILL GOT STUCK DURING DRILLING SO THEY TOOK EVERYTHING OUT AND USED A NEW ONE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18020081 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 21, 2023Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON (B)(6)2023, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT THE DRILL AND GUIDE FROM AN AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM, COLD WELDED DURING THE DRILLING PROCESS. THE DRILL AND GUIDE WERE STUCK AND COULD NOT BE SEPARATED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER AR-8717DS-1110 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN AKIN OSTEOTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2023.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17373455 ↗