MalfunctionDWH

NOT KNOWN

Received Feb 5, 2002 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2002

Report 375258 · MDR key 375258

Device

Generic name

Gas Line To Pneumatic Sa

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

Explode

Patient

UNKNOWN

Hearing Loss
Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GASLINE WITH HIGH COMPRESSED AIR, LINE CONNECTED TO OSCILLATING SAW/DRILL DURING CARDIAC SURGERY. EXPLODED CLOSE TO EAR OF SURGEON WHO IS EXPERIENCING SOME LOSS OF HEARING AND CONTINUOUS BACKGROUND NOISE.