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MalfunctionHTW

TWIST DRILL D2.7, L 150, COIL 50, QUICK COUPLI

Received May 28, 2014 · Event occurred Apr 30, 2014

Report 8043862-2014-00005 · MDR key 3905786

Device

Generic name

Drill Bit

Manufacturer

Aap Implantate Ag

Model number

IU 7427-15

Lot number

K003

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 BROKE OFF DURING SURGERY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DRILL HAS BEEN RETURNED AND THE TOP HAS BEEN BROKEN OFF. ALL PIECES HAVE BEEN RETURNED. THE CONTROL OF THE DEVICE HISTORY FILE AND THE QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION SHOWED NO DEVIATION FROM THE SPECIFICATION. THEREFORE THE BREAKAGE OCCURRED BY ACCIDENT AS A STATISTIC FAILURE.