SERFAS Energy 0279250201Recalls & reported problems
Stryker Corporation · Micro-Brush, Small-Joint Probe, Non-suction, Bendable, Max Cut Level 6 · Class 2
All models of SERFAS Energy (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327056860), received between Jan 10, 2020 and Mar 19, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (5 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation5
- Break2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Continuous Firing1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CERAMIC TIP OF THE MICRO-BRUSH FRACTURED DURING USE. A FRAGMENT TEMPORARILY REMAINED INSIDE THE JOINT SPACE, BUT IT WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24644056 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MICRO BRUSH THE CRUMBLED DURING PROCEDURE. A LITTLE PIECE WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 22877281 ↗InjuryJun 6, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY, THE PRODUCT BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY AND REMAINED THERE. AFTER EXPLAINING THE SITUATION TO THE FAMILY, AN OPEN SURGERY WAS PERFORMED. ALL BROKEN PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT BODY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22161313 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2024Continuous Firing; Continuous Firing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19097112 ↗MalfunctionMar 1, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE DEVICE BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18818487 ↗MalfunctionApr 5, 2022Break; Break; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PIECES CAME OFF OF THE DEVICE DURING THE PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14016135 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CERAMIC BROKE OFF DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9787450 ↗InjuryJan 10, 2020Material Separation; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UNINTENDED MATERIAL WAS LEFT IN THE JOINT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 9576413 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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