MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH LOCKING SCREW VARIAX 2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L18MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	657318S
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the available information the device will not be returned therefore an evaluation of the device cannot be performed.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.H3 other text : device retained by the hospital.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "orif was performed for a male patient with fibula fracture.During surgery, two locking screw had to be replaced due to locking failure during insertion.Finally it was successfully locked by using the third locking screw and the surgery was completed without problem.No adverse events occurred.".
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 for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.Related to our post market surveillance activities a potential non-conformity report (nc) was initiated to address similar events related to the variaax2 locking feature.The deep investigation of the nc revealed that the application of over torque during insertion was the root cause of the event.This leads to the damage of the smart lock technology below the head.As a reminder, the operative technique (vax-st-49_rev.5) clearly states that the proper use of the screw should prevent this deformation from happening: ¿caution.With the use of variable speed power systems, the surgeon should initially reduce the power to the lowest setting.Final tightening of the screw should be performed by hand to avoid damaging the screw-plate interface¿ however, although no product related issue could be detected a preventive action (capa) was nonetheless opened to make the design more robust against a potential over tightening by the user.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
As reported: "orif was performed for a male patient with fibula fracture.During surgery, two locking screw had to be replaced due to locking failure during insertion.Finally it was successfully locked by using the third locking screw and the surgery was completed without problem.No adverse events occurred.".

• Brand Name: LOCKING SCREW VARIAX 2 T10, FULL THREAD, 3.5MM / L18MM
• Common Device Name: 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: 19197860
• Report Number: 0008031020-2024-00174
• Device Sequence Number: 7616784
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327086904
• UDI-Public: 07613327086904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132502
• 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): 06/26/2024

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: 657318S
• Device Lot Number: AC8239
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/31/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/07/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male