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TORNIER DRILL BIT

Received Jan 3, 2019 · Event occurred Dec 18, 2018

Report MW5082848 · MDR key 8217574

Device

Generic name

Bit, Drill

Manufacturer

Tornier Inc.

Model number

MWJ111

Lot number

BAO617037

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

74 YR

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SURGEON WAS DRILLING, DRILL BIT BROKEN OFF INTO THE BONE. RETRIEVAL WAS UNSUCCESSFUL.