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MalfunctionDWH

SAGITTAL BLADE

Received Mar 13, 2009 · Event occurred Feb 13, 2009

Report 9616696-2009-00024 · MDR key 1358330

Device

Generic name

Saw Blades & Accessories

Catalog number

2108302000

Lot number

08298017

Product problems

  • Break
  • Replace

Patient

UNK

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THAT THE BLADE BROKE AT THE MOUNT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN PIECES DID NO FALL INTO THE SURGICAL SITE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ANOTHER BLADE WAS AVAILABLE AND THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE IS IN TRANSIT TO MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EVALUATED.