InjuryHTW
DJO SURGICAL
Received Jun 30, 2025 · Event occurred Jun 4, 2025
Report 1644408-2025-00788 · MDR key 22367409
Device
Generic name
Drill Bit, 4.0mm, Calibrated, Graduated Depth Marks
Manufacturer
Encore Medical L.p.Catalog number
804-03-049
Lot number
435147L01
Product problems
- Mechanical Problem
- Detachment of Device or Device Component
- Mechanical Problem
- Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient
NA · Female
- Foreign Body In Patient
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- Foreign Body In Patient
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON THIS EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO THIS DOCUMENT AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE
Description of Event or Problem
INSTRUMENT FAILURE - WHAT APPEARS TO BE BROKEN DRILL BIT IDENTIFIED POST SURGERY BY XRAY. THIS FRAGMENT WAS NOT CAUGHT BY SURGEON OR SURGICAL STAFF DURING PROCEDURE.