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NA 281392Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Mitek, LLC · 5.9mm Sheath - Stryker · Class 1

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705016099), received between Jun 26, 2018 and Sep 25, 2019 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak5
  • Leak/Splash5
  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash; Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA PHONE THAT DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE THE CUSTOMER'S 5.9MM STRYKER SHEATH 2-WAY IS LEAKING DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED WITH THE DEVICE WITH NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR DELAYS TO THE CASE. THE SALES REP WAS NOT PRESENT FOR THE CASE THEREFORE COULD NOT ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9117792 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash; Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA PHONE THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR PROCEDURE THE CUSTOMER'S 5.9MM STRYKER SHEATH 2-WAY IS LEAKING DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED WITH THE DEVICE WITH NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR DELAYS TO THE CASE. THE SALES REP WAS NOT PRESENT FOR THE CASE THEREFORE COULD NOT ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9117773 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash; Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP VIA PHONE THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR PROCEDURE THE CUSTOMER'S 5.9 MM STRYKER SHEATH 2-WAY WAS LEAKING DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED WITH THE DEVICE WITH NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR DELAYS TO THE CASE. THE SALES REP WAS NOT PRESENT FOR THE CASE THEREFORE COULD NOT ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9117750 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash; Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash

    THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT TWO OF THE CUSTOMER'S STRYKER SCOPE SHEATH HAD CRACKED O RINGS AND WERE LEAKING DURING A KNEE SCOPE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR DELAYS. THE SALES REP WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE CASE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY MORE DETAILS. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9036263 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash; Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash

    THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT TWO OF THE CUSTOMER'S STRYKER SCOPE SHEATH HAD CRACKED O RINGS AND WERE LEAKING DURING A KNEE SCOPE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME DEVICES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR DELAYS. THE SALES REP WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE CASE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY MORE DETAILS. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9036206 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 30, 2019Break

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE 5.9 NN STRYKER SHEATH COUPLER WAS BROKEN CAUSING IT NOW TO HOLD THE LENS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A LIKE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE OR SURGICAL DELAY. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8290838 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2018Break; Break

    THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THE SCREWS ON THE CUSTOMER'S HIGH FLOW SHEATH BROKE OFF BELOW THE INFLOW/OUTFLOW VALVE DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE. HE STATED HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE CASE BUT VERIFIED THAT NOTHING FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR DELAYS. THE DEVICE IS BEING RETURNED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7638335 ↗

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