MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL LOCKING SCREW, FULLY THREADED T2 TIBIA 5X45 MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 1896-5045S

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Injury (2348); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 05/26/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

The customer reported a broken gamma nail which is in need of revision.Revision surgery was scheduled for (b)(6) 2020.Additionally reported: the surgeon commented that the patient was a smoker and other patient factors had led to delayed union and that¿s why he felt implant had broken.Locking screw was also broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed, since the device was returned for evaluation and matches the alleged failure mode.Device inspection revealed the following: the received locking screw was found to be broken around the distal region.The tip of the screw had sheared off.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Based on the above investigation, the root cause of the failure is patient related (patient factors issue).The surgeon commented that the patient was a smoker and other patient factors had led to delayed union and that¿s why he felt implant had broken.Smoking cigarettes has been shown to have a significant impact on broken bone healing.The labeling also states ¿these devices can break when subjected to the increased loading associated with delayed unions and/or non-unions.Internal fixation devices are load sharing devices which are intended to hold fractured bone surfaces in apposition to facilitate healing.If healing is delayed or does not occur, the appliance may eventually break due to metal fatigue.Loads on the device produced by load bearing and the patient¿s activity level will dictate the longevity of the device.¿.If any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

Event Description

The customer reported a broken gamma nail which is in need of revision.Revision surgery was scheduled for (b)(6) 2020.Additionally reported: the surgeon commented that the patient was a smoker and other patient factors had led to delayed union and that¿s why he felt implant had broken.Locking screw was also broken.

• Brand Name: LOCKING SCREW, FULLY THREADED T2 TIBIA 5X45 MM
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL; prof. kuentscher-strasse 1-5; schoenkirchen/kiel D-242 32; GM D-24232
• MDR Report Key: 10423193
• MDR Text Key: 203494451
• Report Number: 0009610622-2020-00478
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540202505
• UDI-Public: 04546540202505
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K032244
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/18/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2023
• Device Model Number: 1896-5045S
• Device Catalogue Number: 18965045S
• Device Lot Number: K06CEDC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/15/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/17/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention