MalfunctionDWH
TERUMO STERNAL SAW
Received Apr 21, 2008 · Event occurred Mar 25, 2008
Report 1828100-2008-00228 · MDR key 1032167
Device
Generic name
Sternum Saw
Manufacturer
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp.Model number
6090Catalog number
6090
Product problems
- Device Inoperable
Patient
Not reported
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING USE IN A CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE STERNAL SAW WAS NOISY AND DID NOT CUT AS EXPECTED. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
EVAL IN PROGRESS BUT NOT CONCLUDED.