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MalfunctionDWH

STERNUM BLADE

Received Jun 30, 2022 · Event occurred Jun 3, 2022

Report 3015967359-2022-01227 · MDR key 14876485

Device

Generic name

Blade, Saw, Surgical, Cardiovascular

Model number

0298097100

Catalog number

0298097100

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Fracture

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A STERNOTOMY PROCEDURE, THE BLADE BROKE AT THE MOUNT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.