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INTEGRA MILTEX

Received Aug 21, 2017 · Event occurred Jul 21, 2017

Report MW5071690 · MDR key 6806775

Device

Generic name

Drill Bit

Model number

430654

Catalog number

QR0005

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

67 YR

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING RIGHT ANKLE FUSION PROCEDURE, DRILL BIT BROKE OFF AND REMAINED IN THE PT'S RIGHT ANKLE. UNABLE TO RETRIEVE FRAGMENTS OF DRILL, NOT VISIBLE.