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It was reported on (b)(6) 2022, that while drilling for a 6.5 recon screw, the stepped drill bit broke off leaving a piece of the drill inside the patient.It was subsequently removed and confirmed on x-ray.There was a surgical delay of 15 minutes.Procedure was successfully completed.Concomitant device reported: unk - screws: recon (part# unknown; lot# unknown; quantity: 1).This report is for (1) 4.5/6.5 stepped drill bit large qc/485.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Reporter is a j&j employee.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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