MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO DUAL CUT SAGITTAL BLADE(18X90X1.270MM); BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY,SURGICAL

Catalog Number	4118127090
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	04/08/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Awaiting device evaluation.A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the blade broke at the mount during a knee replacement surgery.It was further reported that the piece was retrieved and the procedure was completed with a replacement blade.It was also reported that there were no delays and no adverse consequences as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results indicate that the bending of the blade coupled with the impact of the blade against metal could have contributed to the breaking of the blade at the mount.The ifu of handpieces associated with this device warn the user against this type of use: "do not apply excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, with the blade.Excessive pressure may bend or fracture the blade and result in tissue damage, loss of tactile control, and/or the ejection of blade fragments at a high velocity".The quality investigation is complete.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the blade broke at the mount during a knee replacement surgery.It was further reported that the piece was retrieved and the procedure was completed with a replacement blade.It was also reported that there were no delays and no adverse consequences as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.

• Brand Name: DUAL CUT SAGITTAL BLADE(18X90X1.270MM)
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY,SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• MDR Report Key: 8578531
• Report Number: 0001811755-2019-01591
• Device Sequence Number: 1667185
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540216885
• UDI-Public: 04546540216885
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: ZA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse Practitioner
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2019

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 Expiration Date: 01/01/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 4118127090
• Device Lot Number: 19014017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/30/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/03/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1