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MalfunctionHTW

DRILL BIT SQC 2.0MM 100/21.5MM

Received Aug 21, 2024 · Event occurred Aug 13, 2024

Report MW5158653 · MDR key 20032640

Device

Generic name

Bit, Drill

Manufacturer

Gsource Llc.

Model number

GS 86.8220

Patient

70 YR · Male

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRILL BIT BROKE DURING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. THE DRILL BIT PIECE WAS ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED. THIS IS THE THIRD EVENT REPORTED FOR OUR FACILITY SINCE 6/25/2024 INVOLVING THIS SAME DRILL BIT BREAKING DURING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. APIARY MEDICAL INC. REFERENCE REPORTS MW5158654, MW5158655.