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NA 0298097104Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · Sternum Blade (100Pk) Offset (32.0 x 0.79 x 6.3mm), Non-Sterile · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540897923), received between Jan 13, 2023 and Jan 13, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Respiratory Arrest1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 13, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE BLADE BROKE AND HAD TO BE RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT A CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY; NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16156764 ↗
  • InjuryJan 13, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE BLADE BROKE OFF IN THE STERNUM BONE. THE PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED, THE PATIENT¿S LUNGS WERE RE-INFLATED, THE PRODUCT WAS REMOVED, AND A NEW PRODUCT WAS OBTAINED TO FINISH PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY; THE DURATION OF THE SURGICAL DELAY WAS NOT REPORTED, AND NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Respiratory Arrest

    MAUDE report 16156762 ↗

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