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SmartLife 7126-120-000Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · Stryker Large Aseptic Housing · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Stryker SmartLife large aseptic housing is an attachment for an orthopedic surgical power tool. Most of its 1,065 reports describe the housing fracturing, often at its weld, and some describe parts that are hard to open or close. The reports include no deaths and 1 injury. No reports were filed in the last 12 months, compared with 15 in the previous 12 months. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
1,065
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,065 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327128819), received between Jul 24, 2018 and Oct 23, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 1,064 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1,026 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

Nov 2023: 4 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 14 reportsFeb 2024: 10 reportsMar 2024: 3 reportsApr 2024: 3 reportsMay 2024: 3 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 3 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 4 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 6 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 2 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 2 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202614
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1,026
  • Difficult to Open or Close30
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component9
  • Material Deformation3
  • Break1
  • Mechanical Problem1
  • Overheating of Device1
  • Vibration1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions642
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient413
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient65
  • Insufficient Information44
  • No Patient Involvement27
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,065 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN JULY 1 ¿ SEPTEMBER 30 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 4 EVENTS FOR THE FAILURE: FRACTURE. - 2 EVENTS HAD NO HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT. - 1 EVENT HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BEFORE CLINICAL USE/EXPOSURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. - 1 EVENT HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23369389 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. EVENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN JULY 1 ¿ SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 EVENT FOR THE FAILURE: DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE - 1 EVENT HAD NO HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23369365 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 EVENT FOR THE FAILURE: FRACTURE. 1 EVENT HAD NO HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22647350 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THE HOUSING'S WELD FRACTURED DURING A PROCEDURE. ATTEMPTS ARE BEING MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22061992 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THE HOUSING'S WELD FRACTURED DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22061980 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. - 1 EVENT HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. - 2 EVENTS HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21876863 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING IS FRACTURED AT THE WELD BEFORE A SURGERY. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21755204 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 30, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING IS FRACTURED AT THE WELD. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21274163 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 30, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING IS FRACTURED AT THE WELD. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21274161 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 2 EVENTS HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BEFORE CLINICAL USE/EXPOSURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21201185 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE. - 2 EVENTS HAD THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING A NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21200903 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING IS CRACKED FOUND DURING SURGERY. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21197456 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 6, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21078917 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 20, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. ALTHOUGH REQUESTED, NO INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE REGARDING PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, SURGICAL DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 20737535 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 7, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD DURING INSPECTION. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20632210 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20569565 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 6 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 3 EVENTS HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT. 3 EVENTS HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20499577 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 1 MALFUNCTION EVENT IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE. 1 EVENT HAD NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT: NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20494157 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 9, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO SURGICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20407169 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. ATTEMPTS ARE BEING MADE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 20334220 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD FOUND DURING STERILIZATION. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19987738 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 29, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19850391 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 2 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE WAS REPORTEDLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE. - 2 EVENTS HAD INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19823272 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO SURGICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19716527 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 3, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FRACTURED AT THE WELD DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE NON-STERILE BATTERY TO BE EXPOSED TO THE STERILE FIELD. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19454378 ↗

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