FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ECT INTERNAL FRACTURE DRILL BIT

MDR report key: 3458236 · Received October 11, 2013

Report

Report Number
1822565-2013-01456
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 11, 2013
Date of Event
August 28, 2013
Report Date
September 12, 2013
Manufacturer
ZIMMER, INC.
Product Code
HTW
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
IA, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

INFO WAS RECEIVED FROM A DISTRIBUTOR WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FORM 3500A. USER FACILITY MEDWATCH NUMBER (B)(4). THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BIT FRACTURED WHILE DRILLING. THE FRAGMENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PT'S BONE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
521776 ECT INTERNAL FRACTURE DRILL BIT HTW ZIMMER, INC.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 42 YR