CLANCY 72203163Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010654564), received between Dec 11, 2018 and Feb 23, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryFeb 23, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE PROCEDURE, WHEN STARTING TO DRILL INTO THE PATIENTS FEMORAL CONDYLE THE FLEXIBLE CLANCY DRILL BROKE. ALL THE BROKEN PIECES WERE REMOVED WITH A HEMOSTAT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE BONE HOLE THAT WAS ALREADY STARTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16432734 ↗
• InjuryJun 2, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, WHILE MAKING THE FEMUR TUNNEL, WHEN THE FLEXIBLE DRILL TOUCHED THE BONE IT BROKE. EVERYTHING WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT USING A HEMOSTAT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. IN THE SAME BONE HOLE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10112658 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 13, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN ACL BTB SURGERY THE DRILL BIT BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRILL, SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A 7.0 MM FLEXIBLE BIT. BROKEN PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITH A HEMOSTAT. NO PATIENT INJURIES OR DELAY REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9580581 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 11, 2018Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LIGAMENTOPLASTY THE 7.5MM CLANCY FLEXIBLE DRILL CRACKED. IT TOOK ABOUT 50 MINUTES TO REMOVE THE PIECE FROM THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8153144 ↗