Arthrex® AR-8717D-03-RURecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867326187), received between May 16, 2024 and Mar 17, 2026 — 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.

• MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TALONAVICULAR FUSION SURGERY THE DEVICE BROKE DURING SURGERY. THE BROKEN PART WAS LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO OTHER HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY. UPDATE 5-MAR-26: MORE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 24619547 ↗
• 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 19333034 ↗