MalfunctionHXS

WIRE TWSITER

Received Nov 15, 2016 · Event occurred Nov 8, 2016

Report 6101842 · MDR key 6101842

Device

Generic name

Twister, Wire

Manufacturer

Alto Development Corp.

Model number

05-500

Catalog number

040-400

Product problems

Component Falling

Patient

80 YR

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING CARDIAC SURGERY THE SURGEON WAS USING THE WIRE TWISTER WHEN A WASHER FELL OFF OF THE INSTRUMENT. THE WASHER WAS SUCCESSFULLY LOCATED IN THE SURGICAL DRAPES, RESULTING IN NO HARM TO PATIENT.