MalfunctionHTW
TWIST DRILL D3.2, L 195, COIL 50, QUICK COUPLI
Received May 28, 2014 · Event occurred Apr 30, 2014
Report 8043862-2014-00003 · MDR key 3905742
Device
Product problems
- Mechanical Problem
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
- Device Handling Problem
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DRILL BIT WAS BENT DURING AND THEN BROKE. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THE TOP OF THE DRILL WHICH BROKE OFF REMAINS IN THE BODY.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE DRILL HAS BEEN RETURNED BENT AND THE TOP HAS BEEN BROKEN OFF. USUALLY A BENDING OF HARDENED MATERIAL IS NOT POSSIBLE WHEN DRILLING INTO BONE. IT SEEMS THAT THE DRILL TOUCHES EITHER ANOTHER INSTRUMENT OR AN IMPLANT HAD THE TOP BROKE OF AFTER BENDING.