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As reported, the reamer tip broke off in pilot hole while reaming glenoid of a male patient.The tip was easily retrieved, and we used a different reamer after that.No harm was done to the patient.The case ended great.An x ray was taken to ensure no parts were left in the patient.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.Device to be returned.
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Section h10: (h3) based on capa2017-12, the broken device reported was likely the result of applying a bending moment to the reamer during use, which led to brittle fracture of the pilot tip feature.(h7) recall.(h9) if action reported to fda under 21 usc 360i(f), list correction/removal reporting number: z-2663-2017, z-2664-2017, z-2665-2017, z-2666-2017, z-2668-2017, z-2668-2017.
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