SILVERGLIDE 6720220007Recalls & reported problems
Stryker Corporation · Non-Stick Bipolar Electrosurgical Precision Forceps Bayonet, Tip · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 21
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 21 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540532282), received between Dec 21, 2018 and Jul 23, 2025 — classified as 21 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (15 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component15
- Flaked6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions16
- No Patient Involvement5
Recent adverse event reports
The 21 most recent of 21 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 23, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE GUIDE STOP AND ONE OF THE TIPS WERE FOUND TO BE DISASSEMBLED FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING TESTING AT THE USER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22575608 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THE GUIDE STOP WAS FRACTURED OFF AND MISSING FROM THE DEVICE DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22459272 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THE GUIDE STOP WAS FRACTURED OFF AND MISSING FROM THE DEVICE DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22459259 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED DURING TESTING AT THE USER FACILITY MATERIAL WAS OBSERVED TO BE PEELED OFF THE TIPS OF THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21365901 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2025Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED DURING TESTING AT THE USER FACILITY MATERIAL WAS OBSERVED TO BE PEELED OFF THE TIPS OF THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21360313 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED ONE OF THE TIPS OF THE DEVICE WAS OBSERVED TO BE FRACTURED OFF AND MISSING DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20863652 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING AT THE USER FACILITY, PIECES OF INSULATION WERE FOUND TO BE MISSING FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18826047 ↗MalfunctionDec 21, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING OF THE DEVICE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE DEVICE TIPS WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN OFF AND MISSING, POSING THE RISK OF MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18380448 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2023Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING OF THE DEVICE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE DEVICE TIPS WERE FOUND TO BE CHIPPED AND SILVER PLATING MATERIAL WAS MISSING, POSING THE RISK OF MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18274488 ↗MalfunctionDec 6, 2023Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING OF THE DEVICE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE DEVICE TIPS WERE FOUND TO BE CHIPPED AND SILVER PLATING MATERIAL WAS MISSING, POSING THE RISK OF MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18274461 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE TIP WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED OFF AND MISSING FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17951897 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2023Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING OF THE DEVICE IN THE STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT AT THE USER FACILITY, SILVER COATING MATERIAL WAS COMING OFF THE DEVICE TIPS, POSING THE RISK OF MATERIAL BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17941245 ↗MalfunctionJan 18, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE TIP WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED OFF AND MISSING FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11186250 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE GUIDE STOP WAS FOUND TO BE DISASSEMBLED FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10862834 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE GUIDE STOP WAS FOUND TO BE DISASSEMBLED FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10862832 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE GUIDE STOP WAS FOUND TO BE DISASSEMBLED FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10830977 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE TIP WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED OFF AND MISSING FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, PRIOR TO A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, NO DELAY, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION, AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9745662 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE GUIDE STOP WAS FOUND TO BE DISASSEMBLED FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8646517 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE GUIDE STOP WAS FOUND TO BE DISASSEMBLED FROM THE DEVICE, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8646512 ↗MalfunctionFeb 15, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEVICE TIP HAD FRACTURED OFF AND DISASSEMBLED, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING STERILE PROCESSING AT THE USER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8344551 ↗MalfunctionDec 21, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS FOUND THE DEVICE TIP HAD FRACTURED OFF AND DISASSEMBLED, POSING THE RISK OF A SMALL COMPONENT BEING LOST IN A SURGICAL SITE, DURING A SERVICE EVALUATION AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8190988 ↗
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