MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE PKG, 3/32 FEMORAL EYELOOP DRILL (BOX OF 6); BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	234-020-023
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during patella fixation procedure, two femoral eye-loop drills were used and snapped inside the patella.The portion of each drill remaining in the patella were unable to be retrieved.The pins were firmly lodged, but an xray was performed to assess whether the metal would impinge on the soft-tissue or discomfort.It was determined that the remaining pins would not cause any further harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: device broke.Probable root cause: process instrument manufactured out of specification instrument not assembled properly application user not applying forces correctly on instrument user applying excessive force on instrument use past expected device lifetime.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date is not known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during patella fixation procedure, two femoral eye-loop drills were used and snapped inside the patella.The portion of each drill remaining in the patella were unable to be retrieved.The pins were firmly lodged, but an xray was performed to assess whether the metal would impinge on the soft-tissue or discomfort.It was determined that the remaining pins would not cause any further harm.

• Brand Name: PKG, 3/32 FEMORAL EYELOOP DRILL (BOX OF 6)
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 19122158
• Report Number: 0002936485-2024-00330
• Device Sequence Number: 15543468
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 34546540755415
• UDI-Public: 34546540755415
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/15/2024

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 234-020-023
• Device Lot Number: 5507165
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown