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MalfunctionHTW

DARCO HEADED DRILL BIT 6.5MM

Received Jun 25, 2012

Report 8043862-2012-00008 · MDR key 2630928

Device

Generic name

Drill

Manufacturer

Aap Implantate Ag

Model number

IW706522

Catalog number

IW706522

Lot number

W002

Product problems

  • Break
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGEDLY THE DRILL BITS FAILED/BROKE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE BROKEN DRILL HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THE SUPPLIER IN DETAIL. NO DEVIATION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED FROM THE SPECIFICATION. THE SUPPLIER ASSUMES THAT THE DRILL COLLIDED WITH SOMETHING MADE OF METAL DURING SURGERY WHICH COULD BE THE DRILL GUIDE OR ANOTHER IMPLANT THAT HAS BEEN IMPLANTED BEFORE. UNFORTUNATELY THE DISTRIBUTOR (B)(4) DID NOT PROVIDE ANY INFO.