MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH LOCKING SCREW VARIAX2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L12MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 657312S

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 07/08/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon completion of the investigation any additional information will be communicated in a supplemental report.

Event Description

It was reported what while inserting the screw, something like an iron powder substance was found.No adverse consequences to the patient were reported.

Event Description

It was reported what while inserting the screw, something like an iron powder substance was found.No adverse consequences to the patient were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed, since metal chips were returned with the screw.The device inspection revealed the following: the screw was returned with two metal chips enclosed, most likely are these chips the in the complaint description mentioned iron powder.One of the chips is very thin and is not visible to the naked eye.The other chip is bigger and can be recognized without magnification.The microscopic inspection has shown that the bigger chip was peeled off from the locking thread at the head of the screw, while the smaller chip was peeled off from the thread at the shaft of the screw.At all damages is the anodized layer worn away which shows that they were caused post-manufacturing.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.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a user related issue.The failure was caused by an excessive contact between the screw and the plate, which did lead to the separation of the material.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If more information is provided, the case will be reassessed.

• Brand Name: LOCKING SCREW VARIAX2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L12MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• MDR Report Key: 12269733
• MDR Text Key: 264827260
• Report Number: 0008031020-2021-00329
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327086829
• UDI-Public: 07613327086829
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K132502
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 657312S
• Device Catalogue Number: 657312S
• Device Lot Number: H31710
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/28/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/09/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/03/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/16/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1