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MalfunctionMDM

DRILL, 2.75MM, .066 CANNULATION

Received Jul 14, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 8, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-03780 · MDR key 25812979

Device

Generic name

Manual Instr, General Surgical

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-7000-14

Lot number

022547

Product problems

  • Dull, Blunt

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LATARJET SURGERY THERE WERE ISSUE RELATES TO THE CONDITION OF THE DRILLS (2.75 MM AND 4.0 MM), WHICH WERE DESCRIBED AS DULL AND APPEARING TO HAVE BEEN REUSED MULTIPLE TIMES. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY BY IMPROVISING WITH OWN EQUIPMENT/DRILL. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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