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MalfunctionDWH

TERUMO STERNAL SAW II

Received Feb 16, 2009

Report 1828100-2009-00068 · MDR key 1314049

Device

Generic name

Sternum Saw

Model number

15665

Catalog number

15665

Product problems

  • Device Inoperable

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTING PIN TO THE MOTOR UNDERGOES A LOT OF WEAR AND TEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WHOLE STERNAL SAW. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. NOTE: THE DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT CONCLUDED.