During primary procedure of left humerus.It was reported that when reaming, the reamers (size 6-8 in.5mm increments) were difficult to advance over the 3.0 800mm guide wire.Surgeon reamed to size 8 and moved to modular reamers to more easily ream.After the nail was placed with the targeter, a screw hole was drilled using the cannula.After drilling, he inserted the first screw and the cannula became stuck on the screw head and was difficult to remove.Then the second proximal screw hole was drilled.As the surgeon advanced the screw down the cannula, he thought the screw head was going to become stuck again.Surgeon removed the cannula to attempt to implant the screw, could not find the drilled hole, and had to make an incision to remove the screw.Surgery was completed with an overall delay of approximately 20 minutes.
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