inforMED
InjuryHTY

NEXGEN HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN

Received Dec 18, 2015 · Event occurred Nov 11, 2015

Report 1822565-2015-02701 · MDR key 5311864

Device

Generic name

Hwb

Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc

Catalog number

00590102000

Lot number

63165647

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

67 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS HAMMERING A PIN INTO THE CUTTING GUIDE WHEN THE PIN GOT STUCK. AS SURGEON TRIED TO REMOVE THE PIN FROM THE GUIDE, THE PIN BROKE OFF.