| Catalog Number |
60-16007 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/02/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during the surgery, while milling the bone to remove a screw, the device broke in the surgical zone.There is a missing piece of the device that could not be located in the surgical site.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not yet been received at the manufacturer for testing.An evaluation will be conducted upon receipt of the device, and a follow-up report will be submitted after the quality investigation is complete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported drill breakage was confirmed.The drill fragment was retrieved but not returned for investigation.A visual inspection showed the drill helix had broken off near the shaft, with plastic deformations from contact with a hard object (not bone).The fracture was caused by torsional or bending overload during use.The root cause was attributed to user error, likely due to collision and friction with a screw while attempting removal.No material, manufacturing, or design issues were identified, and no corrective actions are needed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during the surgery, while milling the bone to remove a screw, the device broke in the surgical zone.There is a missing piece of the device that could not be located in the surgical site.
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