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MalfunctionHTS

KNIFE HANDLE

Received Aug 17, 2016 · Event occurred Jul 8, 2016

Report 5881795 · MDR key 5881795

Device

Generic name

Knife, Orthopedic

Manufacturer

K2m, Inc.

Product problems

  • Break
  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

55 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DOUBLE BLADED KNIFE HANDLE USED TO DISSECT THROUGH SOFT TISSUE AND BONE. SMALL PORTION OF TIP BROKE OFF AND WAS NON-RETRIEVABLE.