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NA 1806-4255SRecalls & reported problems

Stryker GmbH · Drill, Tri-Flat, Sterile · 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 04546540196750), received between Jun 11, 2021 and Jul 12, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 12, 2021Break; Break

    DURING SURGERY, THE DRILL BIT BROKE IN CONTACT WITH THE NAIL INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BONE. THE TIP OF THE DRILL BIT HAS REMAINED IN THE PATIENT BONE. THE SURGEON WAS TRYING TO DRILL THROUGH THE PATIENT'S BONES, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SO HARD.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 12149291 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 11, 2021Break; Break

    AS REPORTED: DURING SURGERY, THE DRILL BIT BROKE IN CONTACT WITH THE NAIL INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BONE. THE TIP OF THE DRILL BIT HAS REMAINED IN THE PATIENT BONE. THE SURGEON WAS TRYING TO DRILL THROUGH THE PATIENT'S BONES, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SO HARD.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 11984861 ↗

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