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InjuryLRZ

STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER

Received Feb 20, 2017 · Event occurred Jan 24, 2017

Report 1020279-2017-00110 · MDR key 6342677

Device

Generic name

Screwdriver, Surgical

Model number

71362293

Catalog number

71362293

Lot number

01JM06391

Product problems

  • Break
  • Material Deformation
  • Material Deformation

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE SCREWDRIVERS AND SCREW WERE ALL STRIPPED WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE ACETABULAR SCREW, THEREFORE, BOTH SCREWDRIVER SHAFTS WERE REPLACED AND THE SCREW WAS REMOVED UTILIZING A MIDAS-REX BURR. THE SURGERY TIME WAS EXTENDED MORE THAN 30 MINUTES.