MalfunctionHTW
APTUS
Received Jun 11, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2026
Report 3003236702-2026-00008 · MDR key 25468943
Device
Generic name
Twist Drill Ø2.35mm X 38mm, L151mm, Ao
Manufacturer
Medartis AgModel number
A-3837Catalog number
A-3837
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Unknown
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
AN ADVERSE EVENT OCCURRED IN SINGAPORE INVOLVING A DRILL BIT THAT FRACTURED AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY RETAINED IN THE PATIENT, AS REMOVAL WAS DEEMED EXCESSIVELY CHALLENGING.