MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH SIMPLEX P - US TOBRA FD 10-PK; BONE CEMENT

Catalog Number 61979010

Device Problems Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975); Moisture or Humidity Problem (2986)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Information (3190)

Event Date 11/17/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An evaluation of the device cannot be performed as the device was not returned to the manufacturer.Additional information has been requested.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Not returned to the manufacturer.

Event Description

It was reported, "hospital contacted us to report they received one case of cement wet.They did not notice a smell coming from the box so they could not tell if it was water damaged or if a vial had broken.They said the case was unsalvageable and would be disposed of as hazardous waste.Cement was delivered via (b)(6) and the damage was reported to (b)(6) by the hospital.".

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding packaging damage involving simplex with tobramycin bone cement was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method and results: device evaluation and results: not performed as no devices were returned and no photographs were provided.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as there was no patient involvement.Device history review: review of the batch manufacturing record indicates that this batch was manufactured and shipped to stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: review determined that there were no other similar reported events for the lot.Conclusions: the event was not confirmed as no devices or photographs were provided for review.Based on the information provided by the customer, the box was wet.This indicates that an ampoule was broken at the time or shortly before the product was received by the customer as the box was wet.The liquid from the ampoule lasts a short period of time as the liquid evaporates when exposed to the atmosphere.Based on the information provided, it appears that this product was damaged due to inappropriate handling during distribution/transportation.No further investigation is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

Event Description

It was reported, "hospital contacted us to report they received one case of cement wet.They did not notice a smell coming from the box so they could not tell if it was water damaged or if a vile had broken.They said the case was unsalvageable and would be disposed of as hazardous waste.Cement was delivered via (b)(6) and the damage was reported to (b)(6) by the hospital.".

• Brand Name: SIMPLEX P - US TOBRA FD 10-PK
• Type of Device: BONE CEMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-LIMERICK; raheen business park; limerick NA
• Manufacturer Contact: beverly lima ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 5295438
• MDR Text Key: 34132307
• Report Number: 0002249697-2015-04215
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K014199
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/17/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2017
• Device Catalogue Number: 61979010
• Device Lot Number: MGW055
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2015
• 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