MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH LOCKING SCREW VARIAX2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L50MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 657350S

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 03/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

As reported: "during the screw insertion of the distal humerus, what seems to be a thread has come off, the screw was replaced it with a new screw".

Event Description

As reported: "during the screw insertion of the distal humerus, what seems to be a thread has come off, the screw was replaced it with a new screw.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed, since the device inspection shows some material shearing on the implant.The visual inspection of the returned device shows clear deformation of the threads in the middle of the screw.A microscope inspection clarifies that some of the thread material was torn apart from the screw.The most probable root cause for this event is if the screw rubbed against the plate¿s material during insertion.This could have resulted in the material of the thread to shear away from the rest of the implant.The rubbing was most probably due to the insertion of the screw with an angle greater than the 30° cone allowed by the system.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a user related issue.The failure was caused by the insertion of the device with an inappropriate angle.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.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.If any further information is provided, the complaint report will be updated.

• Brand Name: LOCKING SCREW VARIAX2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L50MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• MDR Report Key: 11600182
• MDR Text Key: 243369113
• Report Number: 0008031020-2021-00115
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327087376
• UDI-Public: 07613327087376
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K132502
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/31/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 657350S
• Device Catalogue Number: 657350S
• Device Lot Number: Y56839
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/23/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1