MalfunctionHTR
MATTA IM CANAL FINDER
Received Feb 10, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 12, 2026
Report 1828464-2026-05040 · MDR key 24303448
Device
Generic name
Manual Surgical Instrument For General Use
Manufacturer
Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Model number
PC-002061344Catalog number
10-306-000
Lot number
NOT AVAILABLE
Product problems
- Material Integrity Problem
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE THEY STARTED BROACHING THE FEMUR TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE CANAL, THEY USED THE MATTA IM CANAL FINDER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TIP OF THE RASP HAD BROKEN OFF INTO THE PATIENTS FEMORAL CANAL. THEY TRIED TO RETRIEVE IT, BUT CONTINUED TO PUSH THE PIECE FARTHER DOWN INTO THE CANAL UNTIL THE SURGEON WAS FORCED TO LEAVE IT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
DEVICE BROKE DURING A PROCEDURE.