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MalfunctionDWH

TERUMO STERNAL SAW II

Received Oct 4, 2006 · Event occurred Sep 6, 2006

Report 1828100-2006-00399 · MDR key 861732

Device

Generic name

Sternum Saw

Model number

15670

Catalog number

15670

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Motor failure

Patient

*

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PREPARATION FOR USE OF THE DEVICE IN A CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE SAW MOTOR INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION BEGUN, BUT NO CONCLUSIONS HAVE BEEN REACHED.