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MalfunctionDWH

TERUMO STERNAL SAW II

Received Feb 25, 2009 · Event occurred Jan 20, 2009

Report 1828100-2009-00065 · MDR key 1375907

Device

Generic name

Sternum Saw Motor

Model number

7084

Catalog number

7084

Product problems

  • Device Inoperable

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING USE OF THE DEVICE IN A CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE SAW MOTOR DID NOT FUNCTION. THE SAW MOTOR WAS EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT CONCLUDED.