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Stryker Corporation · System 7 Sternum Saw · Class 1

Quick summary

This Stryker System 7 sternum saw is a battery-powered surgical saw used to cut through breastbone during open-heart surgery. The 62 reports describe the blade saw running on after the trigger was released, leaking fluid or blood, parts coming loose, sticking or resisting during cutting, and blades fracturing. None of the reports describe a death or an injury. There are no recalls naming this device.

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Adverse event reports
62
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 62 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327064803), received between Jul 24, 2018 and Jul 24, 2024 — classified as 62 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Remains Activated” (14 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Remains Activated14
  • Fluid/Blood Leak14
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component12
  • Fail-Safe Problem7
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking7
  • Fracture5
  • Material Disintegration3
  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions34
  • No Patient Involvement27
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
  • No Information3
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 62 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19815953 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2023Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16807833 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY LEAKING. 3 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16261971 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2023Detachment 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 16261934 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2023Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. - 1 EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16261792 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 25, 2022Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15666680 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 24, 2022Detachment 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 15663681 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2022Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. - 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15101752 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2022Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY LEAKING. ONE EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15101746 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2022Fracture; Fracture

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15101744 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2022Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS SHEDDING METAL DEBRIS. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15101666 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2022Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 4 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY LEAKING. 4 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14193753 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2022Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS SHEDDING METAL DEBRIS. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14193750 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2022Detachment 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 14193553 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2022Fracture; 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 14193543 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 19, 2022Detachment 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 NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT. 1 EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13290891 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 19, 2022Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13290123 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 19, 2022Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY LEAKING. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13289818 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2021Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE HAD RUN-ON. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12715314 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 22, 2021Detachment 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 12680305 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 22, 2021Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS SHEDDING METAL DEBRIS. - 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12680293 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 21, 2021Detachment 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 12204001 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 21, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12203987 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 26, 2021Detachment 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 11729073 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 26, 2021Fracture; 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 11729002 ↗

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