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H3: evaluation determined that the tool head was visually inspected under the microscope.The tool head was cleaned and visually inspected under the microscope again.Observed damage to the tool flutes is consistent with metal contact damage.The bur wire fracture occurred 2.7 inches proximally from the tool tip, and the fracture surface has characteristics of a rapid, brittle fracture.The likely cause of the failure was due to the user allowing the tool to make contact with the metal surgical instrument while the drill assembly was still powered.This led to the bur wire fracture and subsequent loss in functionality.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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