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T066-0093 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complainant reported that a drill bit was broken while preparing a path to introduce the screw for the spacer.There were no reported patient complications.A visual assessment of the broke drill bit confirmed that the fluting of the drill bit was broken as described by the complainant.A dhr review was performed and there were no manufacturing anomalies identified.The device met all required specifications prior to initial release to distribution.A drill bit could be broken if it had a lateral force applied.There are two techniques for implanting the associated implants.The technique that utilizes the straight drill also uses a guided inserter assembly.The guided inserter assembly has a hallow shaft to direct appropriate placement for screw hole preparation and screw insertion.If the drill was shifted while engaged within the guided inserter, it may break the drill bit.
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Event or Problem Description
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The complainant reported that a drill bit was broken while preparing a path to introduce the screw for the spacer.There were no reported patient complications.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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