MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH RC LAG SCREW GAMMA4 Ø10.5X85MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	81660085S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Malposition of Device (2616)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/05/2024
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported: "gamma 4 intermediate nail and u-lag screw were used for a femoral transverse fracture.The reduction position was very good, and compression was also fully applied.But when the u blade was hammered in, the fracture site was separated again.After that, there was nothing the surgeon could do, and the surgery was finished as it was".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Please note the corrections to b1, d4 gtin, h1 type of reportable event, h6 clinical signs, h6 health impact and h6 device codes.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.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
It was reported: "gamma 4 intermediate nail and u-lag screw were used for a femoral transverse fracture.The reduction position was very good, and compression was also fully applied.But when the u blade was hammered in, the fracture site was separated again.After that, there was nothing the surgeon could do, and the surgery was finished as it was".

• Brand Name: RC LAG SCREW GAMMA4 Ø10.5X85MM
• 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: cécile lefeuvre ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 20849809
• Report Number: 0009610622-2024-00930
• Device Sequence Number: 3838693
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327591798
• UDI-Public: (01)07613327591798(17)340831(10)K1D4AFE
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230512
• 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): 04/17/2025

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: 81660085S
• Device Lot Number: K1D4AFE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female