NeptuneRecalls & reported problems across all models
Stryker Corporation · 6 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name at least one Neptune model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 233
- Deaths reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
We found 6 models of Neptune by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 233 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 25, 2018 and Apr 3, 2026 — classified as 3 deaths, 4 injuries, 226 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequate Filtration Process” (132 reports).
2 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 still open.
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
Neptune recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- May 6, 2026Open, Classified
It has been identified that the impacted docking station (SN 2521008873) was not product released from manufacturing and may not have completed required testing prior to being shipped to your facility. There is a potential risk of electrical shock due to the device s safety testing being unverifiable.
Z-2282-2026 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Dec 3, 2024Open, Classified
Bolts on the vacuum pump filter housing and the flange plate were not properly tightened, impacting the function of the Neptune rovers. Systems with loose bolts may fail to provide sufficient suction force or loss of suction during a procedure.
Z-0807-2025 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported Neptune problems
Device problems
- Inadequate Filtration Process132
- Filtration Problem60
- Sparking10
- Smoking5
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem4
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method3
- Increase in Suction3
- Melted3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions138
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient81
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4
- Aneurysm2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Convulsion/Seizure1
- Death1
- Electric Shock1
Neptune models
6 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Neptune 0703001000APPARATUS, EXHAUST, SURGICAL2 deaths185 reports
- Neptune 0711001000APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED1 recall0 reports
- Neptune 0770100000APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED1 recall0 reports
- Neptune 0702001000APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED1 death40 reports
- Neptune 0702014000APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED7 reports
- Neptune 0702002000APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED1 report
Recent Neptune adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 3, 2026Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEPTUNE WAS MISTAKENLY CONNECTED TO A BRAIN DRAIN FOR 2-10 MINUTES, WHILE ON A LOW SUCTION SETTING. THE PATIENT SUFFERED A SEIZURE POST-OP IN PACU, WHICH REQUIRED NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAS A HISTORY OF NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES; HOWEVER, NO HISTORY OF SEIZURES. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE SEIZURE WAS A RESULT OF THE USER ERROR.
Patient problems: Convulsion/Seizure
MAUDE report 24777245 ↗DeathSep 13, 2024Off-Label Use; Off-Label Use
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING SURGERY, THE NEPTUNE 3 ROVER WAS CONNECTED TO THE ATRIUM OASIS DRY SUCTION WATER SEAL CHEST DRAIN. UPON CONNECTION, THE SURGEON REQUESTED SUCTION ON THE NEPTUNE BE INCREASED, WHICH IS NOT ADVISED PER THE IFU (SEE ADDITIONAL MFG NARRATIVE FOR DETAILS). IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PASSED AWAY POST-OP AND THAT THE PATIENT WAS UNHEALTHY PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ALLEGED MALFUNCTIONS OF THE ROVER DURING THE PROCEDURE THAT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE PATIENT'S DEATH.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 20212283 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2024Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CERVICAL ACDF PROCEDURE, IN WHICH A NEPTUNE 3 WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WAS IN USE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON MAY HAVE USED THE NEPTUNE TO QUANTIFY THE PATIENT'S BLOOD LOSS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN OUTCOME OF THE SURGERY WAS SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURY. THE NEPTUNE 3 WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS NOT INDICATED FOR THE USE OF QUANTIFYING BLOOD LOSS.
Patient problems: Paralysis
MAUDE report 20033351 ↗InjuryDec 19, 2022Increase in Suction; Increase in Suction
PER THE CUSTOMER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT'S BLADDER WAS "NICKED" DURING A SURGERY. PER THE CUSTOMER DURING THE PROCEDURE "THERE WAS PERHAPS TO MUCH SUCTION," FROM THE NEPTUNE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE USER FACILITY.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 16003728 ↗InjuryOct 12, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UPPER LOBECTOMY PROCEDURE THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AN AIR LEAK THAT NEEDED TO BE SEALED. THE REPORTED EVENT DID NOT INDICATE THE DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Pneumothorax
MAUDE report 15585882 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 13026442 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 13012388 ↗MalfunctionDec 14, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 13003677 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12985243 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12975305 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12975259 ↗MalfunctionNov 30, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12893758 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12887524 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12887446 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Inadequate Filtration Process; Inadequate Filtration Process
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY, THE SMOKE EVACUATOR FAILED DURING A CASE. 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 12884086 ↗
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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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