MalfunctionHTW
DRL BIT Q-C 2.7MM DIA 100MM
Received Jul 6, 2026 · Event occurred May 23, 2026
Report 0001822565-2026-02448 · MDR key 25717131
Device
Product problems
- Fracture
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 2.7 MM DRILL BIT FROM A DISTAL FEMUR CUTTING KIT BROKE INTRA-OPERATIVELY DURING SURGERY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN BRAZIL.. H6: PROPOSED COMPONENT CODE - MECHANICAL (G04) - DRILL. THE 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.