inforMED
InjuryHWB

SYNTHES CONICAL EXTRACTION SCREW HEX 2.5

Received Sep 10, 2025 · Event occurred Sep 5, 2025

Report MW5175897 · MDR key 23019412

Device

Generic name

Extractor

Model number

309.520

Product problems

  • Break
  • Defective Component

Patient

NA · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE SURGEON WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A SCREW, SYNTHES REMOVAL TIP BROKE. 2 PIECES OF BROKEN REMOVAL TIP WERE RETRIEVED FROM OPEN SURGICAL SITE. 1 PIECE STILL STUCK IN SCREW. THIS AREA WAS GROUND DOWN BY NEUROSURGICAL DRILL. NO PATIENT HARM AT THIS TIME.