CrossfireRecalls & reported problems across all models
Stryker Corporation · 3 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 291
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
We found 3 models of Crossfire by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 291 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 10, 2018 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 287 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical Shorting” (148 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Crossfire problems
Device problems
- Electrical Shorting148
- Sparking70
- Smoking49
- Activation Failure26
- Temperature Problem20
- Failure to Deliver Energy19
- Thermal Decomposition of Device16
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem12
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions272
- Insufficient Information44
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient9
- Superficial (First Degree) Burn7
- Shock3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Burn, Thermal2
- No Patient Involvement2
Crossfire models
3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Crossfire 0475100000ARTHROSCOPE281 reports
- Crossfire 0475000100ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES6 reports
- Crossfire 0475000000ARTHROSCOPE4 reports
Recent Crossfire adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50906000 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50876276 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50876192 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Electrical Shorting; Activation Failure
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50846056 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Smoking; Sparking
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50554102 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50288687 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50202651 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BOX STARTED SMELLING LIKE SMOKE WHEN USING RF SPECIFICALLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25680171 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CROSSFIRE CONSOLE IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES. THE ABLATION WAND TIMES OUT VERY EARLY INTO THE CASE, INDICATING THAT THE WAND (ABLATION) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND CAN NO LONGER BE USED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25565551 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Fire
It was reported that the Crossfire 2 console caught on fire mid procedure after RF wand was activated.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25476779 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Electrical Shorting; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN E40 ERROR. PER INVESTIGATION RESULTS, THE DEVICE HAD BLOWN COMPONENTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25223141 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RF WAND WAS NOT WORKING WITH THIS CONSOLE. THERE WAS NOT CASE DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24811038 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE DURING USE AND THE COMPONENTS SHORTED OUT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24631958 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Sparking; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ERROR AND SPARKS COMING OUT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24622475 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Failure to Deliver Energy
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT HEY USED TWO ITEMS AND NEITHER OF THEM WORKED CORRECTLY. THERE WAS NO RED RING ON THE END OF THE WAND TO SHOW HEAT WAS GETTING THE TIP. TURNED SETTING UP ON THE MACHINE TO 11. KEPT TESTING THE TWO. OPENED A THIRD OF THE SAME LOT NUMBER AND IT WORKED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24381551 ↗
Other Stryker Corporation products
- RemB7 models · 3,073 reports
- Prime Series21 models · 1,548 reports · 2 recalls
- TARGET114 models · 1,077 reports
- ProCuity17 models · 368 reports · 13 recalls
- Spetzler-Malis20 models · 7 reports · 19 recalls
- SYNCHRO 28 models · 313 reports · 9 recalls
- Neptune E-SEP19 models · 412 reports · 7 recalls
- StrykeFlow4 models · 552 reports · 4 recalls
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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