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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 Medical

Model number

NA

Catalog 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.