MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE PKG., 6MM FEMORAL AIMER; ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 234-020-046

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.

Event Description

It was reported that the device broke during the procedure.All pieces were retrieved.

Event Description

It was reported that the device broke during the procedure.All pieces were retrieved.

Manufacturer Narrative

Alleged failure: when use of stryker femoral 6 mm aimer guide under knee arthroscopy operation, loose debri in the joint was seen coming from the guide - not from the k-wire.The failure alleged in the complaint record was not confirmed/duplicated during the product investigation.The probable root causes could be: 1) use of excessive force, 2) improper reprocessing cycles/agents used, 3) instrument not dried properly after reprocessing, 4) improper storage conditions.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date is not known.

• Brand Name: PKG., 6MM FEMORAL AIMER
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 15898923
• MDR Text Key: 306731835
• Report Number: 0002936485-2022-00719
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613154174836
• UDI-Public: 07613154174836
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: DA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/21/2023

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: 234-020-046
• Device Catalogue Number: 234-020-046
• Device Lot Number: 767677
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/01/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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