InjuryHTO
FLIPCUTTER III DRILL
Received Jun 10, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 1, 2026
Report MW5189219 · MDR key 25461366
Device
Patient
17 YR · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING AN ACL PROCEDURE, A FLIPCUTTER III WAS USED AND WHEN THE BLADE DEPLOYED, IT BROKE OFF LEAVING FRAGMENTS OF THE DEVICE IN THE PATIENT. THE DOCTOR WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVE THE TWO FRAGMENTS AND AVOID FURTHER COMPLICATIONS. PHYSICIAN AND REP CONFIRMED WITH STAFF THAT ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED.