MalfunctionHXL

NA

Received Mar 1, 2024 · Event occurred Nov 6, 2023

Report 18815835 · MDR key 18815835

Device

Generic name

Mallet

Manufacturer

Synthes Gmbh

Model number

03.010.059

Catalog number

03010059

Lot number

N/A

Patient

69 YR · Unknown

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE HAMMER WAS USED BY THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON TO EXTRACT HARDWARE DURING SURGERY. DURING ONE STRIKE OF THE HAMMER, THE HANDLE OF THE HAMMER BROKE INTO "A COUPLE PIECES" IN THE SURGEON'S HAND.