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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRILL, 2.75MM, .066 CANNULATION; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

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Model Number DRILL, 2.75MM, .066 CANNULATION
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 08/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after drilling the glenoid during a latarjet surgery, it was discovered that the drill broke.The surgery was finished successfully.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update cmackenbach 2-sep further information was provded that bits of the drill are left in the patient.A picture of an x-ray of the patient was provided (see attachments in case).No further surgeries are scheduled to remove the broken parts.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-7000-14, drill, batch 022327, was received for investigation.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the tip was broken.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misaligned insertion and/or prying and leveraging the device with excessive force.Refer to investigation photos.Complaint allegation is confirmed.
 
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Brand Name
DRILL, 2.75MM, .066 CANNULATION
Common Device Name
MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
ARTHREX, INC.
1370 creekside boulevard
naples FL 34108 1945
Manufacturer (Section G)
ARTHREX, INC.
1370 creekside boulevard
naples FL 34108 1945
Manufacturer Contact
jared engle
8009337001
MDR Report Key23066366
Report Number1220246-2025-03891
Device Sequence Number21298850
Product Code MDM
UDI-Device Identifier00888867040908
UDI-Public(01)00888867040908(11)230714(10)022327
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNO
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/22/2025
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 Model NumberDRILL, 2.75MM, .066 CANNULATION
Device Catalogue NumberAR-7000-14
Device Lot Number022327
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/27/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/21/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/16/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/22/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured07/14/2023
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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