Arthrex® AR-8717G-03Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867326118), received between May 16, 2024 and Jun 18, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Advance” (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 18, 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.

• MalfunctionJun 18, 2024Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING A PROCEDURE THE DRILL STOPPED SHORT OF THE REQUIRED DEPTH FOR IMPLANT, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE GUIDE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING A DISPOSABLE GUIDE FROM A DS IMPLANT KIT. AFTER THE CASE, THE REP INSPECTED THE AR-8717G-03 AND MANUALLY REMOVED THE DRILL. THERE IS SOMETHING INSIDE THE GUIDE OBSTRUCTING THE DRILL FROM SMOOTHLY GOING THROUGH THE GUIDE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19562894 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 16, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE DOCTOR DRILLED USING AN AR-8717G-03 DRILL GUIDE AND AR-8717D-03-RU DRILL BIT, THE THICK PART AND SLEEVE LOCKED ON THE DRILL SHAFT AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. BONE FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED, BUT THE PROBLEM OF THE THICK PART OF THE DRILL SHAFT NOT BEING ABLE TO PASS THROUGH, WAS NOT RESOLVED. A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED. NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19333164 ↗