MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL LEIBINGER MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG TWIST DRILL

Model Number 25-449-16-91

Device Problems Break (1069); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/26/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported a twist drill broke during use at 40k rpms.Per ifu 90-274-92-40 for the twist drill "twist drills are not designed to be used at speeds in excess of 5000 rpm.".

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation was performed using a stereo microscope revealed tensile cracks.Further observation determined there were no indications of material or manufacturing defects.The complaint percentage was calculated, and it is determined that the complaint percentage falls within the design risk limits adhered to at klm.During the investigation the product lot number was not identified; therefore, the device history records were not reviewed.The investigation results conclude that the root cause for breakages were due to structural failure of the device due to mechanical overload.If further information is obtained that might add value to the contents of the investigation report, an additional follow-up report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: TWIST DRILL
• Type of Device: TWIST DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL LEIBINGER MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG; kolbinger strasse 10; muehlheim/donau, 78570 ; GM 78570
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL LEIBINGER MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG; kolbinger strasse 10; muehlheim/donau, 78570 ; GM 78570
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer damato ; p.o. box 16369; jacksonville, FL 32245 ; 9046417746
• MDR Report Key: 8496399
• MDR Text Key: 141360994
• Report Number: 9610905-2019-00109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888118040817
• UDI-Public: (01)00888118040817
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: CLS 1 EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/09/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 25-449-16-91
• Device Lot Number: 33275597
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/01/2019
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 03/26/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other