MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH PROXIMAL LATERAL TIBIA PLATE AXSOS 3 FOR RIGHT TIBIA 6 HOLE / L147MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 627336

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 04/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.

Event Description

It was reported that the proximal lateral tibia plate and screws were broken.Due to an acute infection, the broken implants, a medial plate and additional screws, were removed and resolved with temporary external fixation placement.

Event Description

It was reported that the proximal lateral tibia plate and screws were broken.Due to an acute infection, the broken implants, a medial plate and additional screws, were removed and resolved with temporary external fixation placement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed, since the plate is broken as complained.The device inspection revealed the following: the visual inspection has shown that the received plate is broken apart at the crossover from the shaft to the head piece.Under the microscope the typical characteristics of a fatigue fracture can be identified on one side of the fracture face.The origin of the crack is visible at the corner, there is a fatigue zone with a smooth surface and progression lines over almost the whole surface of the fracture.On the other fracture face on the other side is more than half of the fracture face is not visible anymore, the shiny surface indicates that the fracture faces did rub against each other for a longer period of time.The rest of this fracture face has the typical view of a fatigue fracture with an uniform fine-grained texture.The relevant dimensions were as far as possible checked and no deviation from the specification could be detected.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.The complaint was forwarded to medical affairs for a medical opinion with following feedback: it is obvious, that the non-union led to the failure of the plate.The plate broke with loosening of the screws due to the continuous high loads following the non-union.The underlying cause remains a little unclear.Probably it is patient related factors.The patient smokes cigarettes with a high rate (because that makes the early onset of lung cancer more likely) and this makes vessel damage and arteriosclerosis and reduced metabolism at the fracture site more likely.If there is other therapies (e.G.Chemotherapy) present it could also reduce the bone union.The surgeons took the complex fracture into account and performed both a lateral and an anteromedial osteosynthesis.Conclusively the mixture of the complex fracture patterns and potentially other patient related factors may have contributed to the failure of the device.Based on investigation, the root cause of the breakage was attributed to a patient related issue.Different patient related factors did result in an non-union of the complex fracture followed by fatigue failure of the plate in this area.Related to the mentioned infection, it can be confirmed that the device in question was supplied in unsterile condition to the customer.In this relation following statement from the instructions for use can be pointed out: ¿warning in the event of contamination, or expiration of shelf life or in the case of products supplied non-sterile, the product must be subjected to an appropriate cleaning process and sterilized by means of a validated sterilization procedure before use, unless specified otherwise in the product labeling or respective product technical guides.¿ if more information is provided, the case will be reassessed.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL LATERAL TIBIA PLATE AXSOS 3 FOR RIGHT TIBIA 6 HOLE / L147MM
• Type of Device: 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: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 14466210
• MDR Text Key: 292483644
• Report Number: 0008031020-2022-00261
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613252579458
• UDI-Public: 07613252579458
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K200398
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 627336
• Device Catalogue Number: 627336
• Device Lot Number: Y46135
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Male