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InjuryDWH

SYSTEM 2000 STERNUM SAW

Received May 4, 1999 · Event occurred Mar 16, 1999

Report 1811755-1999-00013 · MDR key 221960

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Surgical Dc Powere

Model number

2107-000-000

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Surgical procedure
  • Surgical procedure, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING AN OPERATION, OIL-LIKE SUBSTANCE LEAKED FROM THE STERNUM SAW. CHANGE WAS MADE TO THE PROCEDURE AS A RESULT.