MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH K-WIRE DRILL TIP AXSOS 3 TI Ø2.0 X 234MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	705002
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	02/27/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device was not returned.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided in a supplemental report.Device disposition unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, on (b)(6) 2019, dr.Was fixing a distal tibia fracture.During the implanting of two different screws, the screws snapped and broke in half.Additionally during drilling, the tip of the drill bit broke in the patient's body.The procedure was completed successfully, and no adverse consequences or surgical delay were reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, on (b)(6) 2019, dr.Was fixing a distal tibia fracture.During the implanting of two different screws, the screws snapped and broke in half.Additionally during drilling, the tip of the drill bit broke in the patient's body.The procedure was completed successfully, and no adverse consequences or surgical delay were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided despite multiple attempts.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 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.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.

• Brand Name: K-WIRE DRILL TIP AXSOS 3 TI Ø2.0 X 234MM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; CH 2545
• MDR Report Key: 8464236
• Report Number: 0008031020-2019-00336
• Device Sequence Number: 1303382
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327086157
• UDI-Public: 07613327086157
• 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: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/10/2019

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: 705002
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/29/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1