During operation of the ultra-drive® tool (tool for cement removal), the tip broke off.Good technique was used during operation.Physician was able to visualize the broken piece with c-arm.Healthcare providers were then able to remove the remaining cement as well as the cement plug and the cement restrictor using the ultra-drive and osteotomes.Healthcare providers would also noticed that of a small portion of the ultra-drive osteotome's tip broke off adjacent to the femur.Per the surgeon: there was nothing to be done differently, i was using the equipment per manufacturer's instructions.I attempted to remove the broken tip but could not get it out.I believe it is embedded in the bone.There should be no adverse outcomes due to the tip breakage.It was decided by surgeon to leave retained piece as it was deemed irretrievable.Ultradrive tool (ref #423883; lot #183140) 6.5mm straight knee osteotome.Biomet orthopedics.
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