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MalfunctionHWE

PRESSURE SENTINEL®

Received Mar 11, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 27, 2026

Report 24567829 · MDR key 24567829

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-powered Motor And Accessory/attachment

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Model number

2228-07-05

Catalog number

00-2228-007-05

Patient

NA · Female

  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ZIMMER FLEXIBLE REAMER 7.5MM WELD SEPARATED FROM SHAFT WHILE REAMING LEFT FEMUR. UNABLE TO REMOVE REAMER TIP FROM FEMORAL CANAL DURING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY.