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MalfunctionDWH

AESCULAP

Received Mar 26, 2010 · Event occurred Mar 23, 2010

Report 1650201 · MDR key 1650201

Device

Generic name

Blade, Oscillating, Sternal Saw

Model number

MD955-63.5

Catalog number

*

Lot number

88178

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

75 YR

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE BLADE BROKE OFF OF THE OSCILLATING STERNAL SAW IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO USE ON PATIENT.