Piccolo Composite Nailing System Drill BitRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07290109338699), received between Jul 17, 2018 and Jul 17, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K102369, K111056, K123810); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJul 17, 2018Fracture; Fracture

  DURING OPERATION, A DRILL BIT BROKE AT THE CONNECTION AREA TO THE DRILL.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7693479 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K102369, K111056, K123810. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1991-2016 · May 10, 2016 · Terminated
  Piccolo Composite Tibia and Femoral Nailing Systems - Ball Tip Guide Wire for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being