T2 1830-0728SRecalls & reported problems
Stryker GmbH · Humeral Nail · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540201348), received between Dec 2, 2019 and Feb 9, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Fracture2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Impaired Healing1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Break; Fracture
AS REPORTED: "BREAKING OF THE LOCKING PINS ON A DIAPHYSEAL HUMERAL NAIL." ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK RECEIVED: "HOW WAS THE EVENT DETECTED? DURING SURGERY, WHEN IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. WHEN INSERTING THE HUMERAL NAIL, THE NAIL WAS PLACED ON THE NAIL HOLDER, THE SCREW WAS TIGHTENED CORRECTLY, AND THE NAIL ANCHOR WAS CHECKED. THE ANVIL WAS POSITIONED TO IMPACT THE NAIL. A ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT WAS PERFORMED TO ALIGN THE NAIL AND POSITION IT CORRECTLY. DURING THE ROTATION, A CRACK WAS HEARD, WITH ABNORMAL MOBILITY BETWEEN THE NAIL HOLDER AND THE NAIL. DID THE EVENT OCCUR DURING THE PROCEDURE? IF YES: WAS THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED CORRECTLY? YES, DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS COMPLETED CORRECTLY. WAS THERE ANY IMPACT ON THE PATIENT? / ANY CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT? NO IMPACT ON THE PATIENT. WAS THE PROCEDURE DELAYED? IF YES: BY HOW MUCH TIME (IN MINUTES)? THE PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED BY 25-30 MINUTES WHILE WE FETCHED AN ANCILLARY DEVICE TO EXTRACT THE NAIL AND REPOSITION ANOTHER ONE. WAS ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION NECESSARY? NO." 02/17/2026 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: THE NAIL HAS A FASTENING SYSTEM ON THE NAIL HOLDER CONSISTING OF SMALL STUDS, ONE OF W
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24300092 ↗InjuryAug 9, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PRESENT SWISS TRAUMA FRACTURE REGISTRY (SWTR) IS A PROSPECTIVE, MULTI-CENTER, OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO COLLECT DATA ON ALL STRYKER TRAUMA AND EXTREMITIES PRODUCTS WITH THE AIM TO ADD TO THE EXISTING CLINICAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF STRYKER IMPLANTS FOR THE APPROVED INDICATIONS FOR USE. THE SWTR CAPTURES DATA EVALUATING THE REAL-WORLD USAGE OF STRYKER IMPLANTS AT TRAUMA CENTERS WITH THE CAPACITY, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE TO GATHER CLINICALLY RELEVANT STANDARD OF CARE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE ENDPOINT DATA. DURING THE REVIEW OF THE REPORT, DELAYED UNION WAS NOTED FOR THIS PATIENT DURING THE FOLLOW-UP VISIT.
Patient problems: Impaired Healing
MAUDE report 19956447 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2020Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
PHARMACIST REPORTED THAT: "THE OPERATING BLOCK PLACED THIS MORNING A HUMERAL NAIL T2, REF#: (B)(4). DURING INSTALLATION THE NAIL ((B)(4) ¿ LOT K295422RA) BROKE ON THE EXTREMITY."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10347443 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2019Break; Material Fragmentation; Break; Material Fragmentation
IT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE NAIL WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9398269 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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