Arthrex® AR-8718DS-1310Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867288096), received between Nov 8, 2024 and Apr 4, 2025 — classified as 3 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON 03/17/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT (QTY. 2) OF AN AR-8718DS-1310 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE PARALLEL DRILL GUIDE IN THE KIT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRILL THROUGH THE DRILL GUIDE TO CREATE A BONE HOLE. THE DRILL GOT STUCK IN THE GUIDE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-8718DS-1310 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A HALLUX VALGUS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 3/21/2025: NOTHING BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS NOT DELAYED AND ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS NOT NEEDED. THE PATIENT SUFFERED NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON OR AFTER THE SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21774848 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  ON 03/17/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT (QTY. 2) OF AN AR-8718DS-1310 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE PARALLEL DRILL GUIDE IN THE KIT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRILL THROUGH THE DRILL GUIDE TO CREATE A BONE HOLE. THE DRILL GOT STUCK IN THE GUIDE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER AR-8718DS-1310 DYNANITE NITINOL STAPLE IMPLANT SYSTEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A HALLUX VALGUS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 3/21/2025: NOTHING BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CASE WAS NOT DELAYED AND ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS NOT NEEDED. THE PATIENT SUFFERED NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON OR AFTER THE SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21774639 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 8, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SCAPHOLUNATE FUSION SURGERY THE DRILL STUCK AND BROKE IN THE DRILL GUIDE. 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 20641257 ↗