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NA 5100015270Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · MD Series Long Straight Attachment · Class 1

Quick summary

This Stryker MD Series long straight attachment is a handpiece used for operative dental surgery. The 73 reports mostly describe the attachment overheating during use, parts coming loose or breaking off, and burns to the patient's mouth;1 report involved an injury and there were no deaths. Most events were caught before clinical use or found outside a patient. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
75
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 75 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540380289), received between Jul 24, 2018 and Jul 22, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 74 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (30 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 4 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 3 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 2 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 3 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 2 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 2 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Overheating of Device30
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component26
  • Fracture14
  • Break1
  • Fluid/Blood Leak1
  • Material Disintegration1
  • Mechanical Jam1
  • Unintended Ejection1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions53
  • No Patient Involvement13
  • Burn(s)9
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
  • Burn, Thermal1
  • Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn1
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 75 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25907807 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Overheating of Device

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25907616 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2026. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: DETACHMENT OF DEVICE OR DEVICE COMPONENT. - 2 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24953797 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Fracture

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN (B)(6) 2026. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: FRACTURE. - 1 EVENT HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. - 1 EVENT HAD NO HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24953791 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Fracture

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 ¿ DECEMBER 31 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 EVENT FOR THE FAILURE: FRACTURE. - 1 EVENT HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24163764 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Overheating of Device

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 ¿ DECEMBER 31 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: OVERHEATING OF DEVICE. - 2 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24163115 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN JULY 1 ¿ SEPTEMBER 30 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 4 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: FRACTURE. 2 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BEFORE CLINICAL USE/EXPOSURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 2 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23399938 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN JULY 1 ¿ SEPTEMBER 30 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 7 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: OVERHEATING OF DEVICE. - 7 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23399925 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN JULY 1 ¿ SEPTEMBER 30 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 EVENT FOR THE FAILURE: DETACHMENT OF DEVICE OR DEVICE COMPONENT. - 1 EVENT HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BEFORE CLINICAL USE/EXPOSURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23368864 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 30, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 4 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: OVERHEATING OF DEVICE. 2 EVENTS HAD MINOR INJURY/ ILLNESS / IMPAIRMENT. 2 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: Burn(s); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22663293 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN APRIL 1 ¿ JUNE 30, 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: DETACHMENT OF DEVICE OR DEVICE COMPONENT. - 2 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BEFORE CLINICAL USE/EXPOSURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. - 1 EVENT HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22587164 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 1 EVENT HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21876648 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD A COMPONENT DETACH. - 1 EVENT HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BEFORE CLINICAL USE/EXPOSURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. - 1 EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21876258 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD A COMPONENT DETACH. 1 EVENT HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 2 EVENTS HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21207499 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 1 EVENT HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21201165 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY OVERHEATED. - 1 EVENT HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE. -THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21201161 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 8 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY OVERHEATED. 7 EVENTS HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 1 EVENT WHICH HAD A MILD INJURY, ILLNESS OR IMPAIRMENT WHICH CAN BE TREATED WITH MINIMAL OR NO INTERVENTION.

    Patient problems: Burn(s); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20499633 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 4 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD A COMPONENT DETACH. 3 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT. 1 EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19823253 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY OVERHEATED. - 2 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19823127 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Unintended Ejection; Unintended Ejection

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY UNINTENTIONALLY EJECTED THE CUTTING DEVICE. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19820453 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19816040 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 16, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES (B)(4) MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. - (B)(4) EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19113393 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 16, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY OVERHEATED. - 2 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19113390 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD A COMPONENT DETACH. - 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18556452 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD A COMPONENT DETACH. 2 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17993154 ↗

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