MalfunctionHTW
NA
Received Jun 30, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 23, 2026
Report 25664230 · MDR key 25664230
Device
Generic name
Bit, Drill
Manufacturer
Synthes GmbhModel number
03.010.104SCatalog number
03010104S
Lot number
45756P5
Patient
NA · Unknown
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING AN ORTHO TRAUMA CASE, THE SURGEON WAS DRILLING INTO THE FEMUR WHEN THE DRILL BIT TIP BROKE OFF IN THE BONE. SURGEON DECISION NOT TO REMOVE THE DRILL BIT PIECE AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE SURROUNDING BONE. DRILL BIT TIP LEFT IN THE FEMUR. DRILL BIT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON UPLOADED PICTURES.