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MalfunctionHTW

PINNACLE

Received Jun 25, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 4, 2026

Report 1818910-2026-10871 · MDR key 25623030

Device

Generic name

Drills

Catalog number

227481000

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803 (AND/OR PART 4, AS APPLICABLE). THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE PRODUCT, DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL REPORT, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. D4: UDI: AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT WAS NOT PROVIDED, THE FULL UDI IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BIT WAS BROKEN INTO 2 PIECES. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM PATIENT. THE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT WOULD NOT TURN.