Arthrex® AR-8717D-02Recalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · DYNANITE® STAPLE DRILL BIT, CAL, 2.0 · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867326200), received between Apr 7, 2021 and May 23, 2024 — 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Physical Resistance/Sticking2
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 23, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON 8/19/2021 IT WAS REPORTED BY SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-8717D-02 GOT STUCK IN THE DRILL GUIDE AR-8717G-02 SIDE "15" DURING A CASE. THIS OCCURRED AGAIN DURING ANOTHER PROCEDURE, WHERE AR-8717D-02 GOT STUCK IN THE DRILL GUIDE AR-8717G-02 SIDE "13". NO PATIENT AFFECTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19380589 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022 BY A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS THAT AN AR-8717G-02 DRILL GUIDE HAS THE DRILL BITS STUCK IN IT.. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED 5/3/202: QTY.2 OF THE AR-8717D-02 DRILL BIT IS STUCK TO THE AR-8717G-02. IT WAS ALSO NOTICED THAT ONE DRILL BIT HAS A BROKE TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14468642 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2021Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE AR-8717D-02 DRILL BIT BROKE OFF DURING USE. THE SALES REP REPORTED ALL FRAGMENTS WERE FULLY RETRIEVED AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED AS PLANNED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11626978 ↗
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- NA 03.037.022Synthes GmbH · BIT, DRILL339 reports
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- QUICKSET 2274-56-000Depuy (Ireland) · BIT, DRILL275 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-45-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · BIT, DRILL211 reports
- LCS 2366-83-000Depuy (Ireland) · BIT, DRILL207 reports
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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