MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO SYSTEM 7 RECIPROCATING SAW; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 7206000000

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 12/02/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr report is part of the malfunction summary reporting program, exemption number e2015055.3 events were reported for this quarter.3 devices were received for evaluation.3 events were confirmed.3 devices were found to be affected by corrosion.3 devices were repaired and returned to the account.3 were no remedial actions taken.This device is not labeled for single-use.

Event Description

This report summarizes 3 malfunction event in which the device had a stuck safety or speed switch, which can cause unintended activation.There was no patient involvement; no patient impact.

• Brand Name: SYSTEM 7 RECIPROCATING SAW
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer Contact: zachary baker ; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo, MI 49001 ; 2693237700
• MDR Report Key: 7466970
• MDR Text Key: 107222402
• Report Number: 0001811755-2018-00774
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 3
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2018
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: 7206000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/02/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1