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MalfunctionHTW

MG BONE SCREW DRILL 3.2MMDIA

Received Jun 30, 2026

Report 0001822565-2026-02383 · MDR key 25670739

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Product code (HTW)
Model (00512008500)

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Knee

Catalog number

00512008500

Lot number

63871684

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. H6: MECHANICAL (G04) - DRILL. CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DRILL BIT FRACTURED. THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE WAS UTILIZED. NO PIECES FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.