MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH DRILL BIT, AO Ø2.5MM X 135MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	542020
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	05/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
As reported via voluntary medwatch report: two different drill bits used during orthopedic surgery broke in patient's bone.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence was provided.A review of the device history was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.No corrective actions are required currently.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
As reported via voluntary medwatch report: two different drill bits used during orthopedic surgery broke in patient's bone.

• Brand Name: DRILL BIT, AO Ø2.5MM X 135MM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER GMBH; bohnackerweg 1; postfach; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: cécile lefeuvre ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 22441318
• Report Number: 0008031020-2025-01047
• Device Sequence Number: 8028899
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327614244
• UDI-Public: 07613327614244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/27/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 542020
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown