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ULTRA - DRIVE DISK DRILL

Received Feb 23, 2005 · Event occurred Feb 14, 2005

Report 1825034-2005-00016 · MDR key 575380

Device

Generic name

Cement Removal System

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

423871

Lot number

784490

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Device remains implanted
  • Device, or device fragments remain in patient

Patient

73 YR

  • Nonresorbable materials, unretrieved in body

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PROCEDURE UTILIZING CEMENT REMOVAL SYSTEM, THE DISK DRILL TIP FRACTURED. SURGEON ELECTED NOT TO REMOVE TIP FROM PT.