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

Catalog Number	81660085S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Use of Device Problem (1670); Malposition of Device (2616)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/12/2024
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
As reported: "after compression, a u-lag screw was inserted.The fracture area was not closed.Dr's opinion that the technique of hammering the u-lag screw may have caused the fracture separated.The inserter was only reported as a combination instrument and has no defects.".
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "after compression, a u-lag screw was inserted.The fracture area was not closed.Dr's opinion that the technique of hammering the u-lag screw may have caused the fracture separated.The inserter was only reported as a combination instrument and has no defects".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction - please refer to h6 device code.The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.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.As reported: "dr's opinion that the technique of hammering the u-lag screw may have caused the fracture separated." this information may indicate that the root cause of the event is user related, due to the hammering when inserting the u-blade.However, due to the lack of evidence provided, this could not be confirmed and the root cause could not be determined.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.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

• 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: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 21119089
• Report Number: 0008031020-2025-00037
• Device Sequence Number: 18313441
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327591798
• UDI-Public: (01)07613327591798(17)340831(10)K1DAF3B
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230512
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2025

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: 81660085S
• Device Lot Number: K1DAF3B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2024
• 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 Sex: Unknown