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MalfunctionGDZ

HANDLE, ORTHOPEDIC

Received Jul 10, 2017 · Event occurred Jun 19, 2017

Report 6696879 · MDR key 6696879

Device

Generic name

Handle, Orthopedic

Manufacturer

Depuy Synthes

Model number

DS279729520 G0120

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Entrapment of Device

Patient

77 YR

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT DETACHED AND LODGED ITSELF INSIDE A SCREW WHILE TIGHTENING. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED AND RETAINED BY THE PRODUCT REP.