MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH STRAIGHT REDUCTION CLAMP, BROAD VARIAX2

Model Number 705297

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.

Event Description

As reported: "the tip of the straight reduction clamp was broken during orif for right fibula fracture.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed since the product was returned for evaluation and matches the alleged failure mode.The device inspection revealed the following: the received clamp overall showed normal signs of usage.However, one of its legs was found broken.The breakage pattern on the surface of the broken leg indicates typical brittle breakage under high bending load.No plastic deformation was observed around the breakage point, indicating towards an instantaneous breakage under a high load.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Based on the above investigation, the root cause of the failure is user related.The breakage of one of the legs of the clamp occurred due to intra-op excessive bending load application on the leg leading to an instantaneous breakage.If any further information is provided, the complaint report will be updated.

Event Description

As reported: "the tip of the straight reduction clamp was broken during orif for right fibula fracture.".

• Brand Name: STRAIGHT REDUCTION CLAMP, BROAD VARIAX2
• Type of Device: CLAMP
• 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: 17100279
• MDR Text Key: 316972858
• Report Number: 0008031020-2023-00218
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327125252
• UDI-Public: 07613327125252
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: 08/23/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 705297
• Device Catalogue Number: 705297
• Device Lot Number: L28875
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/06/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 27 YR
• Patient Sex: Male