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OXFORD MP 04MM DRILL

Received Apr 13, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 27, 2026

Report 3002806535-2026-00147 · MDR key 24855007

Device

Generic name

Bit, Drill

Manufacturer

Biomet Uk Ltd.

Catalog number

32-423228

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTRA-OPERATIVE DRILLING OF THE FEMORAL CONDYLE, THE DRILL BROKE AND THE BROKEN PIECE WAS RETRIEVED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT, AND NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETAINED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.