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MalfunctionHTW

2.5MM DRILL BIT, REUSABLE

Received Jul 6, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 9, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-03624 · MDR key 25724951

Device

Generic name

Drill Bit

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-8943-30-RU

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE DRILL BIT BROKE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DISCARDED. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.