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MalfunctionHTW

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Received Dec 12, 2022 · Event occurred Nov 29, 2022

Report 15958597 · MDR key 15958597

Device

Generic name

Bit, Drill

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Model number

00-8790-007-03

Catalog number

00-8790-007-03

Product problems

  • Break
  • Entrapment of Device

Patient

25185 DA · Male

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE DRILLING FOR A SCREW THE DRILL BIT BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT, PIECE UNRETRIEVABLE.