TELEGRAPH
Report
- Report Number
- 3003898228-2025-00004
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 12, 2025
- Date of Event
- September 29, 2025
- Report Date
- February 20, 2026
- Manufacturer
- FH INDUSTRIE
- Product Code
- HSB
- UDI-DI
- 03661489508554
- PMA / PMN Number
- K023241
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FR
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
PERFORMING INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING OF A LONG OPEN FRACTURE OF THE UPPER THIRD OF THE HUMERUS. USE OF A SHORT NAIL LOCKED WITH TWO PROXIMAL SCREWS AND A DISTALE SCREW. DURING SURGERY THE DRILL WAS USED AND THEN SENT TO THE STERILISATION DEPARTMENT. THE STERILISATION DEPARTMENT NOTICED THAT THE DISTAL END OF THE DRILL WAS MISSING. THE OPERATING THEATRE PERFORMED A CONTOL X-RAY, DURING WHICH THE TIP WAS NOT FOUND. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WITH CERTAINTY THAT THE TIP HAS NOT REMAINED IN THE PATIENT'S BODY.
PERFORMING INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING OF A LONG OPEN FRACTURE OF THE UPPER THIRD OF THE HUMERUS. USE OF A SHORT NAIL LOCKED WITH TWO PROXIMAL SCREWS AND A DISTALE SCREW. DURING SURGERY THE DRILL WAS USED AND THEN SENT TO THE STERILISATION DEPARTMENT. THE STERILISATION DEPARTMENT NOTICED THAT THE DISTAL END OF THE DRILL WAS MISSING. THE OPERATING THEATRE PERFORMED A CONTOL X-RAY, DURING WHICH THE TIP WAS NOT FOUND. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WITH CERTAINTY THAT THE TIP HAS NOT REMAINED IN THE PATIENT'S BODY.
PERFORMING INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING OF A LONG OPEN FRACTURE OF THE UPPER THIRD OF THE HUMERUS. USE OF A SHORT NAIL LOCKED WITH TWO PROXIMAL SCREWS AND A DISTAL SCREW. DURING SURGERY THE DRILL WAS USED AND THEN SENT TO THE STERILISATION DEPARTMENT. THE STERILISATION DEPARTMENT NOTICED THAT THE DISTAL END OF THE DRILL WAS MISSING. THE OPERATING THEATRE PERFORMED A CONTROL X-RAY, DURING WHICH THE TIP WAS NOT FOUND. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WITH CERTAINTY THAT THE TIP HAS NOT REMAINED IN THE PATIENT'S BODY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2034083 | TELEGRAPH | TELEGRAPH DRILL WITH AO CONNECTION D2,5 L60 | HSB | FH INDUSTRIE | SM53023 | 03661489508554 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | Other |