MAUDE data represents reports of adverse events involving medical devices. This maude entry was filed from a 01,06 report with the FDA on 2010-08-17 for STERNUM BLADE 0298097100 manufactured by Stryker Ireland Ltd.
[1379531]
It was reported that during a valve replacement procedure, the sternum blade broke. It was also reported that the broken pieces were retrieved using a forceps and that the surgeon has no concerns on pieces being left behind. It was further reported that there were no adverse consequences for the pt and the procedure was completed successfully.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: D, B5
[8752401]
The blade subject to this mdr was returned for eval. It was visually confirmed that the blade was broken just above the mount section. The returned blade was measured where possible and all critical specifications were met. The mfg records were reviewed, no issues were identified which may have contributed to this event. The root cause is undetermined.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: N, H10
| Report Number | 9616696-2010-00266 |
| MDR Report Key | 1819363 |
| Report Source | 01,06 |
| Date Received | 2010-08-17 |
| Date of Report | 2010-07-21 |
| Date of Event | 2010-07-19 |
| Date Mfgr Received | 2010-07-21 |
| Device Manufacturer Date | 2010-04-26 |
| Date Added to Maude | 2011-03-22 |
| Event Key | 0 |
| Report Source Code | Manufacturer report |
| Manufacturer Link | Y |
| Number of Patients in Event | 0 |
| Adverse Event Flag | 3 |
| Product Problem Flag | 3 |
| Reprocessed and Reused Flag | 3 |
| Health Professional | 3 |
| Initial Report to FDA | 3 |
| Report to FDA | 0 |
| Event Location | 0 |
| Manufacturer Contact | UNA BERRY |
| Manufacturer Street | CARRIGTWOHILL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK |
| Manufacturer City | CARRIGTWOHILL, CORK |
| Manufacturer Country | EI |
| Manufacturer Phone | 214532963 |
| Manufacturer G1 | STRYKER IRELAND LTD., |
| Manufacturer Street | CARRIGTWOHILL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK |
| Manufacturer City | CARRIGTWOHILL, CORK |
| Manufacturer Country | EI |
| Single Use | 3 |
| Previous Use Code | 3 |
| Event Type | 3 |
| Type of Report | 3 |
| Brand Name | STERNUM BLADE |
| Generic Name | SAW BLADES & ACCESSORIES |
| Product Code | DWH |
| Date Received | 2010-08-17 |
| Returned To Mfg | 2010-08-06 |
| Catalog Number | 0298097100 |
| Lot Number | 10118017 |
| Device Expiration Date | 2015-04-01 |
| Operator | HEALTH PROFESSIONAL |
| Device Availability | Y |
| Device Eval'ed by Mfgr | Y |
| Device Sequence No | 1 |
| Device Event Key | 0 |
| Manufacturer | STRYKER IRELAND LTD |
| Manufacturer Address | CARRIGTWOHILL, CORK EI |
| Patient Number | Treatment | Outcome | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2010-08-17 |