MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH TIBIAL ALIGNMENT ANKLE CLAMP EM; INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 6541-2-609

Device Problems Break (1069); Nonstandard Device (1420)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/30/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Upon routine inspection of the ankle clamp after sterile processing it was discovered that the clamp was broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

When completed, the investigation results will be submitted in a supplemental report.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history records indicates that the reported devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.The complaint history review indicated that there have been similar events for the reported lot.The reported event was confirmed.One of the flippers of the triathlon tibial alignment ankle clamp fractured.The device was manufactured to revision g of the product drawing.The damaged device was discovered during inspection; there was no surgical procedure associated with the reported event.This event meets the definition of preventive maintenance; no further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

Event Description

Upon routine inspection of the ankle clamp after sterile processing it was discovered that the clamp was broken.

• Brand Name: TIBIAL ALIGNMENT ANKLE CLAMP EM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: keyla navedo ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 4719426
• MDR Text Key: 5749520
• Report Number: 0002249697-2015-01330
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123486
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/30/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/22/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 6541-2-609
• Device Lot Number: PCZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/23/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/08/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: 2249697-7/12/2013-008C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other