InjuryHTW
KM166-00-01 TWIST DRILL STANDARD ROUND SHANK LENGTH 5 IN DIAMETER 5/64 IN
Received Jun 17, 2024 · Event occurred Jun 3, 2024
Report 2024102-2024-00008 · MDR key 19549129
Device
Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
36 YR · Male
- Insufficient Information
- Insufficient Information
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
BRASSELER IS REPORTING THIS EVENT IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. THE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO THE INABILITY OF BRASSELER TO PERFORM AN INVESTIGATION OF THE BROKEN DRILL BIT WHICH WAS NOT RETURNED BY THE CUSTOMER.
Description of Event or Problem
THE DOCTOR WAS DRILLING INTO THE PATELLA AND THE DRILL BIT KM166-00-01 BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT'S BONE. THE DOCTOR TOOK AN X-RAY OF OF THE ITEM THAT IS STILL IN THE PATIENT'S BONE. THE DOCTOR DOES NOT PLAN TO REMOVE THE DRILL BIT AT THIS TIME.