MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH UNKNOWN VARIAX SCREW; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number UNK_SEL

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 01/24/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

As reported: "the patient's bone quality was fragile and the plate was dislodged from the bone along with the screws.Revision surgery is planed on (b)(6) 2024.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.H3 other text : device owned by the patient.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN VARIAX SCREW
• 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: 18738944
• MDR Text Key: 335754619
• Report Number: 0008031020-2024-00107
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• 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
• Report Date: 02/20/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_SEL
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Required Intervention