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Device brand name · Instrument surgical orthopedic dc-powered motor
System 5 Sagittal Saw: medical device reports filed with FDA
211 reports name it, 2010–2015. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Stryker Instruments Kalamazoo. Product code KIJ.
- 211
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 13 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 97.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 97.2% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
211 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "System 5 Sagittal Saw" (instrument surgical orthopedic dc-powered motor); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Stryker Instruments Kalamazoo; received from March 2010 to November 2015. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (97.6%) and injury (2.4%); across all instrument, surgical, orthopedic, dc-powered motor and accessory/attachment reports (product code KIJ) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 97.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (24.2%), crack (9%) and component falling (4.7%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, burn(s) and superficial (first degree) burn. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming System 5 Sagittal Saw was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in November 2015.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 2,860 reports carrying product code KIJ. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 51 | 24.2% | 7% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 19 | 9% | 1.1% |
| Component falling | 10 | 4.7% | 2.7% |
| Detachment of device component | 10 | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Device dislodged or dislocated | 10 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Component missing | 9 | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 8 | 3.8% | 12.6% |
| Material deformation | 8 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 8 | 3.8% | 1.4% |
| Self-activation or keying | 8 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| Material fragmentation | 7 | 3.3% | 0.8% |
| Disassembly | 6 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 6 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Device slipped | 5 | 2.4% | 7.1% |
| Peeled/delaminated | 5 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
| Device remains activated | 4 | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Overheating of device | 4 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| Temperature problem | 4 | 1.9% | 2% |
| Device inoperablethe device could not be used | 3 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Metal shedding debris | 2 | 0.9% | 3% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 60 | 28.4% |
| Burn(s)a burn | 1 | 0.5% |
| Superficial (first degree) burn | 1 | 0.5% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | System 5 Sagittal Saw | Product code KIJ | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 211 | 2,860 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 7.4% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 2.4% | 2.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 97.6% | 97.2% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 99.2% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KIJ
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| System 6 Sagittal Saw | 698 | 0 | 0% |
| Dual Trigger Rotary | 362 | 0 | 0% |
| System 6 Aseptic Housing Assy | 461 | 0 | 0% |
| Adj Pin Collet 2 0-3 2mm | 195 | 0 | 0% |
| System 5 Dual Trigger Rotary Handpiece | 152 | 0 | 0% |
| Single Trigger Rotary | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| Pin Collet | 408 | 0 | 0% |
| Sys 6 Recip | 186 | 0 | 0% |
| Cordless Driver 3 | 476 | 0 | 0% |
| Wire Collet | 328 | 3 | 0% |
| Sagittal Saw Attachment | 1,505 | 64 | 0% |
| System 7 Sag Saw | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| Driver | 214 | 27 | 0% |
| Neptune Rover With Smoke Evac And Power Pole | 266 | 0 | 0.4% |
| System 7 Dual Trigger Rotary | 234 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about System 5 Sagittal Saw reports
How many FDA reports name System 5 Sagittal Saw?
211 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (97.6%) and injury (2.4%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (24.2%), crack (9%), component falling (4.7%), detachment of device component (4.7%) and device dislodged or dislocated (4.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that System 5 Sagittal Saw was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.