MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH IMN SCREWS - ADVANCED LOCKING SCREW D5X35MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	23615035S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Malposition of Device (2616); Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	03/03/2026
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: "the advanced locking screw interfered with the nail and became stuck during insertion.As it could not be advanced any further, the screw head was cut off and only the shaft portion of the screw was left in the patient's body to complete the procedure.".
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 was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.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
As reported: "the advanced locking screw interfered with the nail and became stuck during insertion.As it could not be advanced any further, the screw head was cut off and only the shaft portion of the screw was left in the patient's body to complete the procedure.".

• Brand Name: IMN SCREWS - ADVANCED LOCKING SCREW D5X35MM
• 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: 24749541
• Report Number: 0008031020-2026-00511
• Device Sequence Number: 13068886
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327381597
• UDI-Public: 07613327381597
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251400
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/13/2026

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: 23615035S
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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 Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Male