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MalfunctionLXI

TRANSVERSE DRILL GUIDE

Received Nov 10, 2010 · Event occurred Sep 28, 2010

Report 2936485-2010-00828 · MDR key 1900930

Device

Generic name

Drill Guide

Catalog number

0234500202

Lot number

34376

Product problems

  • Mechanical Jam

Patient

UNK

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRANSVERSE DRILL GUIDE WAS USED FIRST TIME WHEN THE SCREW JAMMED. IT WAS FURTHER STATED THAT THE SURGEON HAD TO USE FORCEPS TO UNLOCK THE SCREW.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADD'L INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.