MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH GAMMA3 - LONG NAIL KIT R1.5, TI, LEFT D10X360MM X 125DEG; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	35250360S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
Date of Event	06/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a case of subcondylar fracture was treated with gamma 3 nails, but a pseudoarthrosis occurred and the nails and screws were broken off.The patient was replaced with a nail from another company on (b)(6).Nail has a broken lag screw hole section, and two locking screws were also broken.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a case of subcondylar fracture was treated with gamma 3 nails, but a pseudoarthrosis occurred and the nails and screws were broken off.The patient was replaced with a nail from another company on june 13th.Nail has a broken lag screw hole section, and two locking screws were also broken.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.

• Brand Name: GAMMA3 - LONG NAIL KIT R1.5, TI, LEFT D10X360MM X 125DEG
• 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: 22444994
• Report Number: 0008031020-2025-01054
• Device Sequence Number: 8217722
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540375742
• UDI-Public: (01)04546540375742(11)200825(17)250731(10)K0474E5
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K034002
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2025

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 35250360S
• Device Lot Number: K0474E5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2020
• 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 Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male