N/A 5820107530CRecalls & reported problems
Stryker Corporation · Carbide Match Head · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Stryker Carbide Match Head is a surgical drill bit and burr accessory. The 31 reports mostly describe the carbide tip snapping or breaking off during procedures, and in some cases small fragments were left behind in the body that surgeons could not retrieve. There are 30 malfunctions, 1 injury and no deaths, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 31
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 31 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327294989), received between Apr 30, 2018 and Oct 28, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 30 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (22 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture22
- Break6
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Delivered as Unsterile Product1
- Overheating of Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions20
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient8
- No Patient Involvement3
- Abrasion1
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 31 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 28, 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. - 4 EVENTS HAD PROBLEM IDENTIFIED DURING NON-CLINICAL PROCEDURE; THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23399956 ↗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 22647017 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2024
DURING THE SURGERY, ONE OF THE STRYKER CARBIDE MATCH HEAD/BUR WITH REF OF 5820-107-530C LOT# 24193047 GOT BROKEN AND THE TIP OF THE BUR GOT RECOVERED BUT THERE ARE SOME FRAGMENTS STAYED IN THE BODY DUE TO ITS MICROSCOPIC SIZE, SURGEON DID X-RAY AND HE'S AWARE OF IT AND DECIDED TO CLOSE THE SURGICAL SITE BECAUSE THERE'S NO WAY TO REMOVE IT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 20733352 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2024Fracture; Fracture
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 1 EVENT HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT: NO PATIENT IMPACT. 1 EVENT HAD INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION RECEIVED. 1 EVENT REQUIRED IMAGING.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20500745 ↗MalfunctionSep 27, 2024
DURING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE CARBIDE DRILL BIT TIP WAS BROKEN OFF WHILE SURGEON WAS USING THE DRILL. DOCTOR NOTICED IMMEDIATELY AND SEARCHED THE SURGICAL FIELD FOR THE TIP. THE TIP WAS NOT FOUND ON OR AROUND THE SURGICAL FIELD. DOCTOR USED FLUOROSCOPY (C-ARM) TO SEARCH FOR THE TIP IN THE SURGICAL WOUND. NO METAL TIP PIECE WAS SEEN ON X-RAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20320858 ↗MalfunctionApr 15, 2024Fracture; Fracture
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES 3 MALFUNCTION EVENTS IN WHICH THE DEVICE OR CUTTING ACCESSORY FRACTURED. 3 EVENTS HAD PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19113292 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE. 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 16755808 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SETUP FOR A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND THERE WAS NO DELAY, ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15971046 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15880285 ↗MalfunctionOct 14, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FUSION ON THE DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE AT THE TIP. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15610684 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SPINAL PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE AT THE CUTTING END. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15362195 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL END OF THE BUR BROKE DURING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE DECOMPRESSION SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WAS A DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES TO SWITCH OUT DEVICES. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14342297 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTAL END OF THE BUR BROKE DURING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE DECOMPRESSION SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WAS A DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES TO SWITCH OUT DEVICES. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14342181 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THORACOLUMBAR SPINE REVISION/FUSION, THE BUR BROKE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14161738 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUR WAS BROKEN INSIDE THE PACKAGING WHEN IT WAS RECEIVED AT THE FACILITY. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, AND THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13385764 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2021Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUR DID NOT CUT THE BONE DURING A LUMBAR FUSION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BUR WAS HEATING UP AND SMOKING. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WERE NO DELAYS AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12853651 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A REVISION LUMBAR PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE BUR BROKE OFF UPON CONTACT WITH A METAL PLATE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE METAL PLATE WAS FROM A PREVIOUS SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT AN MRI WAS ADMINISTERED TO LOCATE BROKEN TIP. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE BUR WAS NOT FOUND. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY OF FIVE MINUTES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12616123 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AT THE END OF A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE AND STUCK INSIDE THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12021085 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE THE BUR BROKE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A ONE MINUTE DELAY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11440197 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2020Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION FOR A SURGERY, THE BUR WAS BROKEN IN THE PACKAGE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10363098 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2020Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A POTENTIAL STERILITY BREACH ON THE PACKAGING OF THE DEVICE, PARTICLES WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE PACK PRIOR TO A PROCEDURE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, AND THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9875377 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2020Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SPINE FUSION PROCEDURE, TWO BURS BROKE AT THE CUTTING END. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE BURS HAD CONTACT WITH METAL RETRACTORS. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY OF SEVERAL MINUTES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE SECOND BUR THAT BROKE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9866830 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2020Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SPINE FUSION PROCEDURE, TWO BURS BROKE AT THE CUTTING END. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE BURS HAD CONTACT WITH METAL RETRACTORS. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY OF SEVERAL MINUTES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE FIRST BUR THAT BROKE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9866828 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2019Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE BUR BROKE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT A DELAY OF 2 MINUTES WAS CAUSED BY THE EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9475365 ↗MalfunctionOct 1, 2019Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEAD OF THE BUR BROKE DURING A POSTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION PROCEDURE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE FRAGMENT REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9139856 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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