STRYKER GMBH LOCKING SCREW VARIAX 2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L65MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
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Model Number 657365S |
Device Problem
Positioning Failure (1158)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/12/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon completion of the investigation any additional information will be communicated in a supplemental report.
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Event Description
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It was reported there were three screws that did not lock, and each time the surgeon had them replaced with screws of the same size or 2 mm shorter.The replaced screws locked without any problem.
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Event Description
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It was reported there were three screws that did not lock, and each time the surgeon had them replaced with screws of the same size or 2 mm shorter.The replaced screws locked without any problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could be confirmed.The returned locking screw was inspected under a microscope.The thread below the screw head which is intended to lock the screw in the plate, shows plastic deformation which could explain the loss of the angular locking ability.The damage pattern suggests high force application during locking attempts.A potential non-conformity report was 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.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No deviation from the specifications was noted.No indications of material, 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.
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