COBRARecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of COBRA by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 141 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 22, 2019 and Feb 24, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 139 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (71 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported COBRA problems

COBRA models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• COBRA 3910900093

  Accessories, arthroscopic
  138 reports
• COBRA 3910900092

  Accessories, arthroscopic
  3 reports

Recent COBRA adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PASS THE SUTURE THE NEEDLE BROKE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE PUSHING SHAFT. THE NEEDLE FELL ON THE FLOOR WHEN THE COBRA WAS PULLED OUT OF THE SHOULDER. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED BY USING A DIFFERENT PASSER. THERE WAS NO DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24435098 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24283397 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BENT NEEDLE DEPLOYMENT/RETRACTION. BASED ON INVESTIGATION FINDINGS THERE WAS A BROKEN NEEDLE. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED, ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24020960 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE DURING THE CASE. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23991084 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE HAD COMPLETELY DETACHED. THE DETACHED NEEDLE WAS IDENTIFIED AND FULLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23832428 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE WHILE PASSING THE SUTURE. THE END OF NEEDLE WAS RECOVERED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23822539 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A BROKEN NEEDLE DURING PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23780964 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COBRA NEEDLE BROKE AND THAT ALL THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23659839 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 23, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BROKEN NEEDLE OCCURRED DURING A CASE. ALL BROKEN PIECES WERE REMOVED, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT. THERE WAS A 10 MINUTE DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23373956 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE TIP BROKE WHICH DELAYED THE CASE 20-30 MINUTES. X-RAY WAS BROUGHT IN TO FIND THE BROKEN TIP. THERE WEAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22515954 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 7, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE OF THE PRODUCT BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21786818 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 23, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19812578 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19731843 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BREAKING DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN NEEDLE PIECE WAS NOT LEFT IN PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19397811 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 23, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19388400 ↗

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