inforMED
MalfunctionHTT

ZIMMER

Received Nov 23, 2001 · Event occurred Oct 5, 2001

Report MW1023471 · MDR key 362431

Device

Generic name

Drill Bit

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Model number

*

Catalog number

2410-32

Lot number

67027230

Product problems

  • Break
  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

*

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS OBSERVED THAT A PORTION OF THE DRILL BIT HAD BROKEN OFF INTO THE MEDULLARY CANAL OF THE DISTAL TIBIA AND COULD NOT BE EASILY RETRIEVED.