MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORP 150MM MULTIGEN2 ELECTRODE; GENERATOR, LESION, RADIOFREQUENCY

Catalog Number	8400-815-015
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a probe broke and that it was discovered prior to a case and occurred during the sterilization process.The thin silver wire broke at the base.It was kinked for several cycles and then it finally broke off when it was being cleaned.It should be noted there was no procedure or patient involvement on this record.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not made accessible for testing; therefore, a root cause could not be determined for the event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a probe broke and that it was discovered prior to a case and occurred during the sterilization process.The thin silver wire broke at the base.It was kinked for several cycles and then it finally broke off when it was being cleaned.It should be noted there was no procedure or patient involvement on this record.

• Brand Name: 150MM MULTIGEN2 ELECTRODE
• Common Device Name: GENERATOR, LESION, RADIOFREQUENCY
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORP; 1941 stryker way; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-FREIBURG; boetzingerstr. 41; freiburg D-791 11; GM D-79111
• Manufacturer Contact: kelsey barla ; 1941 stryker way; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693237700
• MDR Report Key: 20021235
• Report Number: 3015967359-2024-01705
• Device Sequence Number: 7476796
• Product Code: GXD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327504057
• UDI-Public: (01)07613327504057(21)1115710353
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170242
• 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): 01/02/2025

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: 8400-815-015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown