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N/A 960-524 (UDI 00763000055356)Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · INST 960-524 BIT 3MM-UC DRILL GUIDE · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000055356), received between Feb 3, 2023 and Feb 3, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Integrity Problem1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2023Use of Device Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Use of Device Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM BEING USED DURING A PELVIC TRAUMA SURGERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON HAD TO USE MORE FORCE AND WEIRD ANGLED TRAJECTORIES CAUSING THE DRILL BIT TO BEND SLIGHTLY AND CAUSED A 3.0 AND 2.1 DRILL BIT TO BREAK. ONE BROKE FROM PULLING AND ONE BROKE FROM PUSHING. THIS CAUSED LESS THAN ONE HOUR OF DELAY AND HAD NO IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16296591 ↗

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