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MalfunctionDZI

MATRIXMANDIBLE 1.8MM DRILL BIT J-LATCH/90MM FOR 03.503.044

Received Jul 30, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 9, 2026

Report 8030965-2026-07842 · MDR key 50084331

Device

Generic name

Drill, Bone, Powered

Manufacturer

Synthes Gmbh

Catalog number

03.503.461

Lot number

U410099

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

It was reported that while performing the procedure on the middle third of the face, the first device broke upon insertion to create the opening, and the second device broke when creating the openings in the mandible. There was no reported patient or user harm. There was no significant delay.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 CFR, Part 803 (and/or Part 4, as applicable). This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date. This report does not reflect a conclusion by DePuy Synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, DePuy Synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report. If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.