MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH SR 4MM OFFSET HUMERAL HE AD TRIAL 48X21; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	5901-E-4821
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	05/17/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event that a sr 4mm offset humeral he ad trial 48x15 was alleged of " instruments - broken, deformed, worn or scratched " could be confirmed, since pictures confirming the event were attached to the complaint.More detailed information about the complaint even, such as if the device was used or not, if the device was impacted or not.Etc, as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.However, based on investigation history, some possible root causes are, but not limited to: application of too much force by the healthcare professional during the use of the device.As a reminder, the ifu states: "ensure that you are familiar with the intended uses, indications/ contraindications, compatibility and correct handling of the implant, which are described in the operative technique manual for the product system.Before clinical use, the surgeon should thoroughly understand all aspects of the surgical procedure and limitations of the device.Please remember that product systems may be subject to alterations that affect the compatibility of the implant with other implants or with instruments." inadequate storage conditions which could have lead to mixing heavy devices with lighter ones.Indeed, the cleaning and sterilization guide clearly reminds the user: "avoid mechanical damage, e.G.Do not mix heavy devices with delicate ones." the cleaning and sterilization guide states: "note: stryker trauma & extremities typically does not specify the maximum number of uses appropriate for re-usable medical devices.The useful life of these devices depends on many factors including the method and duration of each use, and the handling between uses.For devices that may be impacted check that the device is not damaged to the extent that it malfunctions or that burrs have been produced that could damage tissues or surgical gloves.Careful inspection and functional test of the device before use is the best method of determining the end of serviceable life for the medical device.The device inspection revealed the following: the picture shows that one of the jaws of the three-jaw looking chuck is broken at its base, making the device unusable.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.Device not available to stryker.
Event or Problem Description
Upon incoming inspection of a tray, it was noticed that 2 of the humeral head trials were broken and unusable.One of the three inner pegs was broken off and missing.

• Brand Name: SR 4MM OFFSET HUMERAL HE AD TRIAL 48X21
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; CH 2545
• MDR Report Key: 7593566
• Report Number: 0008031020-2018-00460
• Device Sequence Number: 19178145
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327099904
• UDI-Public: 07613327099904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/12/2018

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 5901-E-4821
• Device Lot Number: MAC6K11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other