FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

MAXTORQUE 3.7 MM SQUARE DRILL BIT (GREEN)

MDR report key: 4107447 · Received September 12, 2014

Report

Report Number
3005039508-2014-00011
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 12, 2014
Date of Event
August 14, 2014
Report Date
August 28, 2014
Manufacturer
ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.
Product Code
HWC
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NM, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THIS IS THE INITIAL REPORT SUBMITTED REGARDING THIS SURGICAL EVENT AND MEDICAL DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING SURGERY THE SURGEON SAW THAT THE DRILL BIT BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT BONE. THE BROKEN DRILL BIT REMAINS IN THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
566632 MAXTORQUE 3.7 MM SQUARE DRILL BIT (GREEN) NONE HWC ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1