MalfunctionDWH
TERUMO STERNAL SAW II
Received Mar 21, 2008 · Event occurred Feb 20, 2008
Report 1828100-2008-00152 · MDR key 1018257
Device
Generic name
Sternum Saw
Manufacturer
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems CorpModel number
15670Catalog number
15670
Product problems
- Device Inoperable
Patient
Not reported
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING PREPARATION FOR CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS SURGERY, THE STERNAL SAW DRIVE CABLE COULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE DRIVE MOTOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
EVAL IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT CONCLUDED.