MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH IMN INSTRUMENTS - DISTAL TARGETING ARM FEMUR ANTEGRADE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	23533106
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Align (2522)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "due to insufficient adjustment of the adjusting device, the most distal advance locking screw of the two distal transverse stops was inserted into the bone without passing through the nail.This was discovered after wound closure.Reinsertion of the screw outside the nail was not performed, and the plan is to observe the situation and take action as appropriate.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrections: please refer to section h6 (health impact code was revised).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.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.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "due to insufficient adjustment of the adjusting device, the most distal advance locking screw of the two distal transverse stops was inserted into the bone without passing through the nail.This was discovered after wound closure.Reinsertion of the screw outside the nail was not performed, and the plan is to observe the situation and take action as appropriate.".

• Brand Name: IMN INSTRUMENTS - DISTAL TARGETING ARM FEMUR ANTEGRADE
• 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 GMBH; prof. kuentscher-strasse 1-5; schoenkirchen/kiel D-242 32; GM D-24232
• Manufacturer Contact: dannielle stap ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 24328429
• Report Number: 0008031020-2026-00162
• Device Sequence Number: 10005268
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327357066
• UDI-Public: (01)07613327357066(11)191211(10)K08DDF3
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172774
• 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): 04/01/2026

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: 23533106
• Device Lot Number: K08DDF3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/11/2019
• 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