Model Number MTK-10 |
Device Problem
Dull, Blunt (2407)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Date 08/26/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Neither the device nor applicable imaging films were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, therefore, the cause of the event cannot be determined.
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Event Description
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Allegedly, the surgeon was using the reamer and was unable to ream the bone due to the reamer being dull.This resulted in shards falling off the reamer and burning of the bone.Another second disposable kit was used to complete the surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: the product was returned for review.Visual examination of the returned part confirms / shows - the mtk-10 drill was returned and assessed at cartiva, inc.Visual inspection found no outward signs of damage or misuse.According to manufacturing records, the drill bit was produced per specification.
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Event Description
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Allegedly, the surgeon was using the reamer and was unable to ream the bone due to the reamer being dull.This resulted in shards falling off the reamer and burning of the bone.Another second disposable kit was used to complete the surgery.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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