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Samurai CAT02421Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · SAMURAI CURVED BLADE · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613252705994), received between Sep 12, 2022 and May 19, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (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

  • Packaging Problem2
  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 19, 2023Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16969407 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 21, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A BREACH IN THE STERILE BARRIER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16585068 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 12, 2022Packaging Problem; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15406923 ↗

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