MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER GMBH DRILL BIT SPS Ø2.5X125MM AO FITTING; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	700347
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	10/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "gold 2.5 drill bit broke within patella during use by surgeon.Attempt was made to retrieve broken drill bit.Drill bit could not be retrieved without causing damage to patella.Drill bit remains embedded in patella.Surgeon will provide disclosure to patient.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed since the affected device was not returned and no other evidence was shared for evaluation.A device inspection was not possible since the affected device was not returned.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.More information as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the exact root cause of the issue.If the device is received or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
Event or Problem Description
As reported: "gold 2.5 drill bit broke within patella during use by surgeon.Attempt was made to retrieve broken drill bit.Drill bit could not be retrieved without causing damage to patella.Drill bit remains embedded in patella.Surgeon will provide disclosure to patient.".

• Brand Name: DRILL BIT SPS Ø2.5X125MM AO FITTING
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: dannielle stap ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 23818565
• Report Number: 0008031020-2025-02165
• Device Sequence Number: 18490863
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540368973
• UDI-Public: (01)04546540368973(10)16575Y
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 700347
• Device Lot Number: 16575Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2019
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown