MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH PROXIMAL PHALANGEAL BROACH, SIZE 4 SR PIP; SEMI-CONSTRAINED METAL/POLYMER FINGER JOINT PROSTHESIS

Catalog Number 171328

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 08/08/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon completion of investigation, additional information will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

Upon incoming inspection, items were visibly worn.No associated procedure.

Event Description

Upon incoming inspection, items were visibly worn.No associated procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed.Based on the investigation, the root cause was attributed to a user related issue.The failure was caused by inappropriate device maintenance/handling and device useful life exceedance.The reported event occurred on 2019 and the device was manufactured on 12-jun-2008, confirming that the device has been in working order for at least than 10 years, a significant amount of time.The useful life of re-usable medical devices depends on many factors, including the method and duration of each use and the handling between uses.Careful inspection and functional test of the device before use is the best method of determining the end of serviceable life for the medical device.The cleaning and sterilization guide indicates that " ''stryker trauma & extremities typically does not specify the maximum number of uses appropriate for re-usable medical devices.The useful life of these devices depends on many factors including the method and duration of each use, and the handling between uses.Careful inspection and functional test of the device before use is the best method of determining the end of serviceable life for the medical device.However, for certain instruments end of life has been defined, verified and specified with either a number of uses or an expiration date.[.] before preparing for sterilization, all medical devices should be inspected.Generally un-magnified visual inspection under good light conditions is sufficient.All parts of the devices should be checked for visible soil and/or corrosion.'' therefore, this case is classified as a user related issue.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.If any further information is provided, the investigation report will be updated.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL PHALANGEAL BROACH, SIZE 4 SR PIP
• Type of Device: SEMI-CONSTRAINED METAL/POLYMER FINGER JOINT PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; CH 2545
• MDR Report Key: 8962916
• MDR Text Key: 161701590
• Report Number: 0008031020-2019-01243
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MPK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886385019871
• UDI-Public: 00886385019871
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: H980002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/08/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/04/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: 171328
• Device Lot Number: 1027201
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/13/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/14/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1