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NA 5100009000Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · Universal Handswitch · Class 1

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540074393), received between Jul 24, 2018 and Oct 25, 2022 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Remains Activated” (3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Remains Activated3
  • Fail-Safe Problem1
  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • No Patient Involvement2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 25, 2022Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15666722 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2022Fail-Safe Problem; Fail-Safe Problem

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE EXPERIENCED A FAIL-SAFE PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACTIVATION. - 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15101815 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2020Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON.1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10329666 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2019Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9245327 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2018Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD SMALL PIECES BREAKING OFF; 3 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7714812 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.