MalfunctionDWH
OSCILLATING SAW BLADE
Received May 19, 2008 · Event occurred Apr 23, 2008
Report 1060187 · MDR key 1060187
Device
Generic name
Saw Blade, Oscillating
Manufacturer
Stryker InstrumentsModel number
NACatalog number
5400-31-32
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Break
Patient
31 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
OSCILLATING SAW BLADES (SIX) BROKE CLEANLY OFF OF SHAFT WITHOUT FRAGMENTING REPEATEDLY WITH VERY LITTLE USE. SIX BLADES WERE THEN USED WITH THE SAME RESULTS. DR. REQUESTED A DIFFERENT STYLE OF OSCILLATING BLADE, WHICH CONTINUED TO FUNCTION WITHOUT INCIDENT.