MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH L-PLATE, LEFT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	40-15091
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Injury (2348); Reaction (2414)
Date of Event	11/25/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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
Open reduction and internal fixation of the left midfoot.Metallosis was observed during removal.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: refer to h3 device discarded.The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.In the case of metallosis, the opinion of a medical expert was requested.They stated the following; "[.] the literature talks about the varying corrosive effects of anodized titanium, relating to the thickness and color of the anodized layers.At a fracture site, wolff¿s law is occurring with a generation of an electrical current, although very slight, the current occurs within the solutions around the plate and soft-tissue and will corrode to metal surface.It is the interaction of an inorganic material in titanium plates, and soft tissue and the degree of roughness of the implant surface, the methods utilized in achieving the surface topography, and the chemistry of implant materials (titanium), [which] are some of the factors that may affect the soft tissue response of the plate to the adjacent soft tissue and create the grayish color.There has been no risk reported with this corrosive action since the levels of local metal ions and systemic ions is usually at very low levels in these cases.In case of high levels of metal ions, risks have been reported associated with local soft tissue damage, delayed hypersensitivity reaction (type iv) and systemic toxicity.[.]" metallosis cases can therefore be classified as patient related.They can be explained by the patient's reaction to the device.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.H3 other text : device discarded.
Event or Problem Description
Open reduction and internal fixation of the left midfoot.Metalosis was observed during removal.

• Brand Name: L-PLATE, LEFT
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; CH 2545
• MDR Report Key: 9549334
• Report Number: 0008031020-2020-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 2461208
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613154627998
• UDI-Public: 07613154627998
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063875
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 40-15091
• Device Catalogue Number: 40-15091
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2020
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 23 YR