As reported, the surgeon was reaming the glenoid as preparation for the implant.When the surgeon was using his final reamer for the xl glenoid implant, the reamer caught part of a retractor, and broke.This was understood by the surgeon that the reamer was being pushed with significant force, and when it caught a solid piece of the metal the reamer the force being put on the reamer caused it to break.The patient was not injured due to this, and there was only a minimal delay to the surgery.The patient was not harmed in the processed.There were no parts or pieces that fell into the open wound.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.The device will return for evaluation.
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