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PhotonBlade

STRYKER CORPORATION · Model PB1 · UDI-DI 00816728020158

GEI Prescription

510(k) clearances

118,289

Adverse events (469 deaths)

644

Recalls

858

Facilities

Description

The PhotonBlade is an RF device coupled with illumination that is indicated for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue during surgical procedures. It is intended to be used with a variety of standard commercially available electrosurgical units.

Recalls

Date	Firm	Reason
2026-08-18	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Potential labeling deficiency in which an outer shelf box is incorrectly labeled as a 37-cm device.
2026-06-08	Stryker Corporation	There has been an increased amount in reported complaints consistently describing leaking from the handpiece during use.
2026-06-08	Stryker Corporation	There has been an increased amount in reported complaints consistently describing leaking from the handpiece during use.
2026-06-02	Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC	Getinge identified that Vasoview Hemopro 2 devices from Lot 3000547797 were exposed to an out-of-specification sterilization dose during a gamma sterilization run (Run ID 1183-2878
2026-03-23	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
2026-03-23	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
2026-03-23	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
2026-03-23	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
2026-02-25	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting For
2026-02-25	Olympus Corporation of the Americas	Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting For

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Data compiled from public U.S. FDA sources (GUDID, 510(k)/PMA, MAUDE, recalls, establishment registration). Adverse-event reports are unverified and do not establish causation. Informational only — not medical, clinical, or regulatory advice.