MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH END CAP GAMMA4 Ø11X0MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	80040000S
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "the gamma4 end cap 0mm could not be inserted into the nail.Tried inserting another 0mm end cap, +5mm end cap, but they also could not be inserted.Finally, the surgery was completed by implanting the nail without the end cap.".
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence 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.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: "the gamma4 end cap 0mm could not be inserted into the nail.Tried inserting another 0mm end cap, +5mm end cap, but they also could not be inserted.Finally, the surgery was completed by implanting the nail without the end cap.".

• Brand Name: END CAP GAMMA4 Ø11X0MM
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 19594935
• Report Number: 0009610622-2024-00302
• Device Sequence Number: 8493199
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327510980
• UDI-Public: 07613327510980
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K213328
• 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): 10/01/2024

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: 80040000S
• Device Lot Number: K1AE158
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/09/2024
• 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: 88 YR
• Patient Sex: Male