MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH STRAIGHT REDUCTION CLAMP, BROAD VARIAX2

Catalog Number	705297
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "tip damaged during use".
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "tip damaged during use.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could be confirmed since the device was returned for evaluation and matches the alleged failure.The device inspection revealed the following: the clamp had one of its tips broken.The broken tip was not returned.Broken surface is smooth and does not show any plastic deformation which indicates towards a typical brittle breakage under high bending load.In general, the clamp is in extremely used condition, the surface is slightly discolored from often reprocessing and the teeth of the locking mechanism have clearly visible wear marks.This indicates that the device was previously used without any issues.Furthermore, a hardness test according to rockwell on the returned item indicates the material being in accordance to the values in the material specification.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.Based on the investigation, the root cause was attributed to be user related.The failure was caused by excessive bending load application intraoperatively leading to breakage of clamp.If more information is provided, the case will be reassessed.

• Brand Name: STRAIGHT REDUCTION CLAMP, BROAD VARIAX2
• Common Device Name: CLAMP
• 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: cécile lefeuvre ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 21761763
• Report Number: 0008031020-2025-00666
• Device Sequence Number: 21012723
• Product Code: HXD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327125252
• UDI-Public: (01)07613327125252(10)L28817
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 06/18/2025

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: 705297
• Device Lot Number: L28817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/28/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2018
• 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