3.0MM DRILL BIT
Received Jul 7, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 9, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-03633 · MDR key 25732927
Device
Generic name
Orthopedic Manual Surg Instr
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
3.0MM DRILL BITCatalog number
AR-9628
Lot number
022444
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Not reported
- Foreign Body In Patient
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 TIP BROKE OFF WHILE DRILLING INTO VERY HARD GLENOID BONE AND REMAINED IN THE BONE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. UPDATE 12-JUN-2026 - FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE MODULAR GLENOID SYSTEM SURGERY, THE DRILL TIP BROKE OFF WHILE DRILLING INTO VERY HARD GLENOID BONE AND REMAINED IN THE BONE. THE DRILL BROKE OFF DURING THE FINAL DRILLING OPERATION. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.