On 10/13/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-8737-38 driver shaft, t10 hex, cannulated had an issue, the tip broke off, star t driver shattered at the tip.Discovered during case, rep will follow up with x-ray, fragments were retrieved and were not left in the patient.This was discovered during use in an unspecified procedure on (b)(6) 2022 with no impact to the patient.Additional information has been requested.On 10/20/2022, the sales representative who attended the case, provided the following information via mail: this event occurred during an orif metacarpal procedure.She arrived late in the case that day and was not able to confirm if x-rays were taken to verify if any fragments were left inside the patient.No drill guide was used and the instrument was not used with power.The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient is fine to date.
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