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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 Ag

Model number

A-3837

Catalog 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.