FlowPortRecalls & reported problems across all models
Stryker Corporation · 7 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 70
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
We found 7 models of FlowPort by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 70 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 2, 2018 and Jun 19, 2026 — classified as 15 injuries, 55 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (33 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 FlowPort problems
Device problems
- Fracture33
- Break32
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem2
- Crack2
- Material Fragmentation2
- Material Integrity Problem2
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions40
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient21
- Foreign Body In Patient6
- Insufficient Information6
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque2
- Scar Tissue2
- No Information1
FlowPort models
7 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- FlowPort CAT02438ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC46 reports
- FlowPort CAT00776ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC8 reports
- FlowPort CAT02439Accessories, arthroscopic7 reports
- FlowPort CAT01548ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC3 reports
- FlowPort CAT01549ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC3 reports
- FlowPort CAT00778Accessories, arthroscopic2 reports
- FlowPort CAT00777Accessories, arthroscopic1 report
Recent FlowPort adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 19, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FLOWPORT BROKE CLEANLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CANNULA DURING INSERTION, AND WE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE BROKEN PIECE FROM THE PATIENT. AFTER THESE FAILURES, THE SURGEON MADE THE DECISION TO ABANDON THE LABRAL REPAIR AND INSTEAD DEBRIDE AND REMOVE THE PATIENT¿S LABRUM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25566582 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE INSERTING THE CANNULA INTO THE PATIENT'S HIP JOINT CAPSULE, THE CANNULA BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT. THE CANNULA WAS ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED BY THE SURGEON, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED NOTHING WAS STILL RETAINED IN THE PATIENT BY X-RAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24837603 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAD SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2026 USING STRYKER PRODUCTS. ON (B)(6) 2026, THE DOCTOR REMOVED A DISPOSABLE PIECE OF FLOWPORT CANNULA FROM THE SAME PATIENT THAT HAD BROKEN OFF AND WAS LEFT LODGED IN THE PATIENT¿S HIP. REVISION SURGERY WAS REQUIRED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 24631496 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF FLOWPORT BROKE OFF IN JOINT OF MALE PATIENT. IT WAS RETRIEVED BEFORE CLOSING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24195857 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC TIP OF CANNULA BROKE INTO THE PATIENT. THIS WAS RETRIEVED BY THE SURGEON HOWEVER THIS PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED BY 15 MINUTES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23175671 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT BROKE OFF INTO THE HIP JOINT. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS NOT LEFT IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22080461 ↗InjuryMay 23, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT BROKE OFF INTO THE HIP JOINT. ALL BUT ONE SMALL LOOSE BODY WAS REMOVED. THIS RETAINED PIECE WAS OUTSIDE THE JOINT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 22080111 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE OBTURATOR BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO REMOVE IT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22074584 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FLOWPORT BROKE WHEN TRYING TO ACCESS THE JOINT. NOTHING WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT. EVERYTHING WAS RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21998183 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PART OF THE CANNULA BROKE OFF DURING SURGERY. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS UNABLE TO BE LOCATED. HOWEVER, X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE FOR RETAINED FOREIGN BODY. NO HARM TO PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21990174 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RING ON THE CANNULA FELL OFF AND THE CANNULA WAS STUCK IN THE PATIENT AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY REMOVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21820321 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RING ON THE CANNULA FELL OFF AND THE CANNULA WAS STUCK IN THE PATIENT AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY REMOVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21819791 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 2025Fracture; Product Quality Problem; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Fracture; Product Quality Problem; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21712769 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21531973 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21531878 ↗
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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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