FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SHORT DRILL BIT

MDR report key: 96423 · Received May 29, 1997

Report

Report Number
1811755-1997-00047
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 29, 1997
Date of Event
April 30, 1997
Manufacturer
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS
Product Code
EJL
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PUT DRILL BIT IN U-DRILL, BARELY TOUCHED THE BONE AND FLEW OFF AT SMALLER PORTION THAN SHANK WHICH IS THE CUTTING PART WHICH IS WHERE IT BROKE IN HALF.FLEW ABOUT 1 FT-1 1/2FT. DURING CRANIUM PROCEDURE: NO INJURY TO PT. RUN AT 75K INSTANTANEOUSLY BROKE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SHORT DRILL BIT BUR EJL STRYKER INSTRUMENTS 5110-100-013 UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN