FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BURR, OVAL, 4MM X 69MM, STERILE

MDR report key: 1182311 · Received September 17, 2008

Report

Report Number
1182311
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 17, 2008
Date of Event
September 17, 2008
Report Date
September 17, 2008
Manufacturer
OSTEOMED
Product Code
HTT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
IL, US

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

OSTEOMED DRILL LOADED WITH OSTEOMED BURR REF # 450-6140-SP; OVAL BURR TIP SNAPPED OFF SHAFT WHEN BURR MADE CONTACT WITH BONE.====================== MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR BURR, OVAL, 4MM X69MM, STERILE, OSTEOMED======================FIELD REP NOTIFED. HE WILL COLLECT THE BURR THIS WEEK FOR COMPANY INVESTIGATION. HE STATES, "THERE IS A SHORTER BURR WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN A BETTER SELECTION FOR THE PROCEDURE". HE WILL EDUCATE THE SURGEON.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 BURR, OVAL, 4MM X 69MM, STERILE DRILL TIP HTT OSTEOMED 450-6140-SP *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 16 YR