Arthrex® AR-8717D-01Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · DYNANITE® STAPLE DRILL BIT, CAL, 1.6 · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867326194), received between Jun 7, 2024 and Jun 18, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Jam1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 18, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN AKIN PROCEDURE WHILE DRILLING THE FIRST PILOT HOLE FOR A 9 X 10 STAPLE THE AR-8717D-01 1.6 DRILL GOT STUCK IN THE AR-8717G-01 GUIDE. THE REP STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE WHILE IN OR TO FREE IT FROM THE GUIDE (MALLET AND PLIERS WERE ATTEMPTED AMONG OTHER THINGS). IT WAS LIKE THE INSTRUMENTS HAD ¿COLD FUSED¿ TOGETHER. IT WAS NOT UNTIL THE INSTRUMENTS WERE STILL HOT FROM THE WASHER THAT THE REP WAS ABLE TO SEPARATE THEM. YOU CAN SEE FROM INSPECTION THAT THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE DRILL AND INSIDE OF THE DRILL GUIDE. THE DRILL WILL NOT SLIDE FREELY THROUGH THE ONE SIDE. THIS IS THE A NEW SET AT THIS FACILITY AND THE FIRST TIME USED IN CASE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED BY OPENING A STAPLE KIT (AR-8717DS-0910/LOT: 0295107266) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE DRILLING FOR THE ALREADY OPENED STAPLE ONLY KIT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19564212 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
ON 02/14/2022 IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-8717D-01 DRILL BIT COLD WELDED TO THE AR-8717G GUIDE WHILE DRILLING HOLES FOR THE STAPLE. THE AR-8717G-01 (LOT 04511920) WAS THE ONLY GUIDE IN THE SET, SO THE SURGEON HAD TO COMPLETED THE TUNNEL WITHOUT USING A GUIDE. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO INSERT THE STAPLE AND COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PICTURE ATTACHED I HAD TO USE PLIERS TO WIGGLE/PRY THE DRILL OUT AFTER THE CASE. PLEASE NOTE THE SMALL METAL SHAVINGS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19483391 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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