Peri-Loc 71173502Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010519702), received between Sep 7, 2017 and Aug 28, 2023 — classified as 5 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 reports).

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 28, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION, THE TIP OF A 2.7MM SHORT DRILL BIT W/QC BROKE OFF WHEN THE HOLES TO PLACE SCREWS IN THE 3.5MM PLATE WERE ATTEMPTED TO BE DRILLED; THE BROKEN PIECE WAS NOT RETRIEVED AND REMAINS INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BONE. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A COMPETITOR DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 17632642 ↗
• InjuryJun 8, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR PROCEDURE, WHILE DRILLING THE 2.7MM SHORT DRILL {} BIT W/QC BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. SURGEON DECIDED TO LEAVE THE PIECE INSIDE AS IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 14638823 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL SNAPPED/BROKE WHILE DRILLING THROUGH THE IMPLANT. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. THERE WAS AN S&N BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE PROCEDURE AND NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9662593 ↗
• InjuryOct 30, 2017Break; Fracture

  FRAGMENT IS NOTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 2.5CM IN SIZE AND AWAY FROM THE JOINT AREA WITH LITTLE POTENTIAL FOR MOVEMENT.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 6986466 ↗
• InjurySep 7, 2017Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE AND DURING THE DRILLING, THE DRILL BIT BROKE INSIDE OF THE PATIENT'S TIBIA. POSTOPERATIVE FLUORO AND X-RAYS SHOW THE RETAINED BROKEN DRILL BIT.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 6849218 ↗
• InjurySep 7, 2017Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE AND DURING THE DRILLING, THE DRILL BIT BROKE INSIDE OF THE PATIENT'S TIBIA. POSTOPERATIVE FLUORO AND X-RAYS SHOW THE RETAINED BROKEN DRILL BIT.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 6849214 ↗