MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH DETACHABLE FLEX SHAFT; CHISEL, SURGICAL, MANUAL

Model Number 2107-2200

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 09/10/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was used to drill the screw not in reverse, the spring part was broken apart.No remnant was found in the body on x-ray, but it is unsure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding crack/fracture involving a trident driver shaft was reported.The event was confirmed via evaluation of the returned device.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection: visual inspection of the returned device indicated that the outer layer of coils of the flexible shaft have unwound and the coiled wires of the shaft near the tip have fractured.Material analysis: review of the device with a materials analysis engineer indicated that the flexible drill shaft fractured in overload.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there has been 1 other similar event for the lot referenced also relates to crack/fracture.Conclusions: it was reported that the flexible drill shaft fractured during surgery.Visual inspection of the returned device indicated that the outer layer of coils of the flexible shaft have unwound and the coiled wires of the shaft near the tip have fractured.Review of the device with a materials analysis engineer indicated that the flexible drill shaft fractured in overload.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.No further investigation for this event 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 used to drill the screw not in reverse, the spring part was broken apart.No remnant was found in the body on x-ray, but it is unsure.

• Brand Name: DETACHABLE FLEX SHAFT
• Type of Device: CHISEL, SURGICAL, MANUAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: joann ripoli ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 12567163
• MDR Text Key: 274455664
• Report Number: 0002249697-2021-01654
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327212327
• UDI-Public: 07613327212327
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K161569
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/18/2022

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: 2107-2200
• Device Catalogue Number: 2107-2200
• Device Lot Number: BSKCA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/10/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/04/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/25/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/1999
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female