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InjuryLZV

ULTRA DRIVE

Received Jul 20, 2007 · Event occurred Jul 11, 2007

Report MW5003141 · MDR key 885286

Device

Generic name

7.0 Mm Disk Drill Tool

Manufacturer

Biomet Orthopedics

Model number

423871

Lot number

779930

Product problems

  • Tip breakage

Patient

YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ULTRA DRIVE 7.0 MM DISK DRIVE TOOL BEING USED TO REMOVE CEMENT FROM RIGHT FEMUR SHAFT, BROKE OFF AT THE TIP X2.