MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH LOCKING SCREW VARIAX 2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L22MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	657322S
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/14/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Upon completion of the investigation any additional information will be communicated in a supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that at the time of variax elbow operation, the locking screw was inserted, but it was not locked.It was difficult to remove and spent extra operating time.The surgeon was able to remove it and replace it with a locking screw of a different length.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Please note correction to section d9/h3 since the device was not received.The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A potential non-conformity report was nonetheless initiated to address this event.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.Considering the information given and based on the above investigations a root cause of the reported event could not be determined.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.If any further substantial information is provided, the investigation report will be updated.H3 other text : device disposition is unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that at the time of variax elbow operation, the locking screw was inserted, but it was not locked.It was difficult to remove and spent extra operating time.The surgeon was able to remove it and replace it with a locking screw of a different length.

• Brand Name: LOCKING SCREW VARIAX 2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L22MM
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: marilyne chaumont ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 12577127
• Report Number: 0008031020-2021-00429
• Device Sequence Number: 3487755
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327086966
• UDI-Public: 07613327086966
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132502
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/25/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 657322S
• Device Catalogue Number: 657322S
• Device Lot Number: D38609
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/05/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown