It was reported that during a trauma procedure the anti rotation bar got caught after inserting the lag screw, upon trying to remove the device using a mallet (this is not indicated to be used in the surgical technique), the handle broke off (mechanical failure of an instrument).
No fragments fell into the patient, the part of the device that broke was outside of the patient at the time.
This was a trigen intertan procedure for a femoral fracture.
All parts were removed and case continued and was completed as normal.
A less than 30 min delay was reported.
All available information has been disclosed.
If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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