MalfunctionHBP
PILLING STERNAL CRIMPER
Received Jul 9, 2009 · Event occurred Jun 16, 2009
Report 1044475-2009-00021 · MDR key 1472825
Device
Generic name
Sternal Crimper
Manufacturer
Teleflex MedicalModel number
NACatalog number
342004
Lot number
830XX8
Product problems
- Difficult to Open or Close
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
SAMPLE RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND DEVICE EVALUATION ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Description of Event or Problem
THE COMPLAINT WAS REPORTED AS: THE JAWS DO NOT OPEN WIDE ENOUGH TO GRASP LOCKING PLATES. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.