MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH SCREWDRIVER, SELF-HOLDING, EXTRA SHORT SCREWDRIVER, SELF-HOLDING 3.5 MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	18060203
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "the self-holding screwdriver extra short seemed to have broken off during the nail extraction operation, and when the instrument was returned after the surgery, the breakage was confirmed.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could be confirmed, since the device was returned, and it matches the alleged failure.The returned screwdriver with the self-holding feature shows normal traces of use.The tip of the screwdriver is broken into two fragments, both fragments are received for evaluation.The breakage surface shows the typical structure of a brittle fracture, most probably due to a bending or torsional overload applied during the extraction process.Furthermore, a hardness test according to rockwell on the returned item indicates the material being in accordance with the values in the material specification.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.Based on the investigation, the root cause was attributed to an user related issue.The breakage shows signs of torsional or bending overload applied on the screwdriver during the surgery.If any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "the self-holding screwdriver extra short seemed to have broken off during the nail extraction operation, and when the instrument was returned after the surgery, the breakage was confirmed.".

• Brand Name: SCREWDRIVER, SELF-HOLDING, EXTRA SHORT SCREWDRIVER, SELF-HOLDING 3.5 MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• 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: 17546141
• Report Number: 0009610622-2023-00278
• Device Sequence Number: 6534653
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540520418
• UDI-Public: 04546540520418
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/12/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 18060203
• Device Lot Number: KMW351601
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown