MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PLATE VARIAX 2 ONE-THIRD TUBULAR 7 HOLE / L83MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 626677S

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 11/20/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

As reported: "after surgery for ulna fracture, the plate broke.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

Event Description

As reported: "after surgery for ulna fracture, the plate broke.".

• Brand Name: ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PLATE VARIAX 2 ONE-THIRD TUBULAR 7 HOLE / L83MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 18318230
• MDR Text Key: 330379824
• Report Number: 0008031020-2023-00428
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K151879
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 626677S
• Device Lot Number: K79149
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other