MalfunctionDWH
SARNS STERNAL SAW II
Received Jun 27, 2002 · Event occurred May 29, 2002
Report 1828100-2002-00002 · MDR key 403168
Device
Generic name
Sternal Saw
Manufacturer
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp.Model number
98-0702-0597-0Catalog number
5590
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Component(s), broken
Patient
*
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING USE OF THE STERNAL SAW, THE BLADE PROTECTOR BROKE AT A POINT NEAR THE BLADE CHUCK. THE BROKEN PARTS WERE RECOVERED. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.