MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL REAMER SHAFT, MOD.TRINKLE BIXCUT Ø8X510 MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	0227-8510S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Residue After Decontamination (2325); Failure to Align (2522)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Nerve Damage (1979); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Implant Pain (4561)
Date of Event	04/21/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.Device disposition unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient suffered a right tibia and fibula fracture from a dirt bike accident and on (b)(6) 2020 the plan was to remove a pilon plate that had been placed in the patient's leg ten years prior and repair the fracture with intramedullary nailing.A reamer was supposed to be used to go into the tibia and allegedly "both of our reamers had foreign material from former surgery" and therefore a "flexible intra reamer was then used to enter into the correct starting position.This flexible reamer did not follow the guide pin as hoped and made a small 6-8 mm hole on the anterior cortex of the tibia." allegedly he continues to suffer from knee pain, stiffness and tightness, possibility of compartment syndrome that may be causing his possible nerve injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.A review of the device history was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.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.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient suffered a right tibia and fibula fracture from a dirt bike accident and on (b)(6) 2020 the plan was to remove a pilon plate that had been placed in the patient's leg ten years prior and repair the fracture with intramedullary nailing.A reamer was supposed to be used to go into the tibia and allegedly "both of our reamers had foreign material from former surgery" and therefore a "flexible intra reamer was then used to enter into the correct starting position.This flexible reamer did not follow the guide pin as hoped and made a small 6-8 mm hole on the anterior cortex of the tibia." allegedly he continues to suffer from knee pain, stiffness and tightness, possibility of compartment syndrome that may be causing his possible nerve injury.

• Brand Name: REAMER SHAFT, MOD.TRINKLE BIXCUT Ø8X510 MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL; prof. kuentscher-strasse 1-5; schoenkirchen/kiel D-242 32; GM D-24232
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL; prof. kuentscher-strasse 1-5; schoenkirchen/kiel D-242 32; GM D-24232
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 14469147
• Report Number: 0009610622-2022-00198
• Device Sequence Number: 19975968
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540722317
• UDI-Public: 04546540722317
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 08/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 0227-8510S
• Device Catalogue Number: 02278510S
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male