DART-FIRE(TM) CANNULATED DRILL BIT
Received Jul 19, 2016 · Event occurred Jun 15, 2016
Report 1043534-2016-00070 · MDR key 5804400
Device
Generic name
Small Joint Instrument
Manufacturer
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Catalog number
DSDS-0017
Lot number
1261720
Product problems
- Break
Patient
66 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS INCIDENT IS CONSIDERED CLOSED. IF AT ANY TIME NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, THE INCIDENT WILL BE RE-OPENED AND INVESTIGATED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS IS A REPORTABLE MALFUNCTION. THE INVESTIGATION IS NOT COMPLETE. TRENDS WILL BE EVALUATED. THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Description of Event or Problem
ALLEGEDLY, THE TIP OF DRILL BIT 1.7MM CANNULATED WAS BROKEN OFF DURING THE SURGERY. THE PHYSICIAN DECIDED TO LEAVE IT IN THE PATIENT. A BACK-UP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE AND USED IT TO TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AND COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.