Arthrex® AR-8717G-04Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867326125), received between May 15, 2024 and Jun 12, 2024 — classified as 2 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 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 12, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED ON 02/14/2023 BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-8717G-04 DYNANITE 20/25 DRILL GUIDE FROM DYNANITE INSTRUMENTATION INTERDIGITATE AND BECAME WELDED TOGETHER. CASE INVOLVEMENT, NO PATIENT EFFECT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19522233 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Break; Break

  ON 7/25/2022, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-8717G-04 DYNANITE STAPLE PARALLEL DRILL GUIDE WAS BENT AT THE END AND TO TIGHT DURING DRILLING. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19318969 ↗