inforMED
InjuryHTY

DEPUY MITEK

Received Jul 5, 2018 · Event occurred Jun 29, 2018

Report MW5078275 · MDR key 7665752

Device

Generic name

Rigidifix Biocryl Btb Cross Pin

Manufacturer

Depuy Mitek Inc.

Catalog number

210815

Lot number

L705449

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

Not reported

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PORTION OF CROSS PIN BROKE OFF AND WAS RETAINED IN THE PT'S KNEE. X-RAYS CONFIRMED, SURGEON ELECTED TO LEAVE THE PORTON THAT HAD BROKEN OFF VERSUS REMOVING.