MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH LOCKING SCREW VARIAX2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L20MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 657320S

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

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

Event Date 03/24/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device will not be returned.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

As reported: "the locking screw 20mm does not lock on variax fibula.After that, the surgeon could not lock the 20mm that was opened again.Lock by replacing screw, size by 16 mm.The cause of the event is unknown because the angle of the screw did not seem to exceed the acceptable range.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: please refer to e1 initial reporter first & last name.The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence was provided.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned and no other evidences were provided for investigation.A potential non-conformity report was initiated to address similar events in the past.The comprehensive root cause analysis of the potential ncr included a surface and microstructure analysis as well as nano-indent hardness measurement of variax1 and variax2 screw samples by the fraunhofer institute on behalf of stryker.Further internal investigation efforts were focusing on the anodization color difference between variax1 and variax2 screws.Significant differences between the screws which could result in the reported complaints have not been revealed in either fraunhofer or stryker investigations.Excessive in-house handling and bench testing with variax2 screws from various manufacturing batches showed that locking is achieved as intended.The desired increase in torque indicating to the customer that the screw is locking in the plate, can be confirmed.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 manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Considering the information given and based on the above investigations a root cause of the reported event could not be determined.If any further substantial information is provided, the investigation report will be updated.

Event Description

As reported: "the locking screw 20mm does not lock on variax fibula.After that, the surgeon could not lock the 20mm that was opened again.Lock by replacing screw, size by 16 mm.The cause of the event is unknown because the angle of the screw did not seem to exceed the acceptable range.".

• Brand Name: LOCKING SCREW VARIAX2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L20MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• MDR Report Key: 11675083
• MDR Text Key: 249982930
• Report Number: 0008031020-2021-00161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327086942
• UDI-Public: 07613327086942
• 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: 05/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 657320S
• Device Catalogue Number: 657320S
• Device Lot Number: Y15175
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1