MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO PIN COLLET (2.0-3.2MM); ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number 4100125000

Device Problem Metal Shedding Debris (1804)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/01/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr report is part of the malfunction summary reporting program, exemption number (b)(4).1 device was returned for evaluation.1 event was confirmed during testing.The device was found to be affected by a ball retainer assembly.4 devices are available for evaluation but have not yet been evaluated.This device is not repairable and was not returned to the user facility.There were no remedial actions taken.This device is not labeled for single-use.

Event Description

This report summarizes 5 malfunction events in which the device produced metal shavings.1 event had patient involvement with no patient impact.3 reported events had no patient involvement; no patient impact.1 reported event had no information available from the facility regarding patient involvement or patient impact.

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr report is part of the malfunction summary reporting program, (b)(4).Four devices were received for evaluation; 3 events were confirmed during testing.Three devices were found to be affected by metal shavings.One device found to be within specifications for the reported event.This device is not repairable and was not returned to the user facility.There were no remedial actions taken.This device is not labeled for single-use.

Event Description

This report summarizes 5 malfunction events in which the device produced metal shavings.One event had patient involvement with no patient impact.Three reported events had no patient involvement; no patient impact.One reported event had no information available from the facility regarding patient involvement or patient impact.

• Brand Name: PIN COLLET (2.0-3.2MM)
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer Contact: casey metzger ; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo, MI 49001 ; 2693237700
• MDR Report Key: 6280104
• MDR Text Key: 66049389
• Report Number: 0001811755-2017-00262
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 5
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2017

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: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: 4100125000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/26/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/26/2017
• 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