MalfunctionHTW

MG II

Received Jan 28, 2025 · Event occurred Dec 9, 2024

Report 21251530 · MDR key 21251530

Device

Generic name

Bit, Drill

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Model number

5120-85

Catalog number

00-5120-085-00

Patient

1 MO · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A LEFT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT, SURGEON WAS USING A ZIMMER BIOMET 1/8 IN DRILL BIT ON A POWER DRILL TO DRILL HOLES INTO THE FEMUR. THE DRILL BIT BROKE IN HALF. SURGEON SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED THE BROKEN PORTION THAT WAS IN THE FEMUR USING FLUOROSCOPY, AND ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED AND CONFIRMED WITH AN X-RAY.