InjuryDWH
SYSTEM 5 RECIP/STERNUM SAW
Received Dec 28, 2004 · Event occurred Dec 12, 2004
Report 1811755-2004-00049 · MDR key 562616
Device
Generic name
*
Manufacturer
Stryker Instruments KalamazooModel number
*Catalog number
4207000000
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Unintended Power Up
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Injury
- Surgical procedure, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SURGEON WAS PERFORMING A REVISION CABG SURGERY, HE PULLED UP VERY HARD ON THE BLADE. THE BLADE POPPED OUT OF THE MOUNT, AS A RESULT THE SURGEON NICKED A VEIN. HE SEWED IT UP WITH NO FURTHER PT INJURY.