FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
TORNIER
MDR report key: 1902206
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Received November 9, 2010
Report
- Report Number
- 9610667-2010-00013
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 9, 2010
- Date of Event
- September 21, 2010
- Report Date
- November 10, 2010
- Manufacturer
- TORNIER INC
- Product Code
- HTW
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
THE DRILL BIT IS A CLASS 1 REUSABLE SURGICAL TOOL.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
IT IS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGICAL PREPARATION FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, THE DRILL BIT BROKE IN BONE. THE BROKEN TIP IS REPORTED TO REMAIN IN THE PT. THE REMAINING SEGMENT OF DRILL IS CURRENTLY AT THE CLINICAL FACILITY. RELEASE FOR EXAMINATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED. DEVICE LOT NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED. THIS IS A REPORT OF AN UNANTICIPATED FOREIGN BODY. REFERENCE USER FACILITY REPORT 0504240000-2010-8015. (B)(4).
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TORNIER | 3MM DRILL BIT | HTW | TORNIER INC |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 YR |