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MalfunctionHTW

SYNTHES

Received May 26, 2015 · Event occurred Oct 27, 2014

Report MW5042909 · MDR key 4814990

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Product code (HTW)
Manufacturer (Depuy Synthes Sales)
Model (SYNTHES)

Device

Generic name

Drill And Reusable 2.0 Drill Bit

Manufacturer

Synthes

Model number

SYNTHES

Lot number

UNRECOVERED

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

60 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SYNTHESE DRILL BIT 2.0 TIP BROKE OFF DURING TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY.