A facility reported a codman perforator (261221) broke during procedure.There was less than 30 minutes of surgical delay in the procedure.All broken parts were recovered.The drill used with the perforator was elan 4 electro (aesculap).According to the information provided, it is unknown if the malfunction resulted in patient injury, if the perforator clicked in place in the drill, and if the recommended spring tests being were performed between each burr hole.It is also unknown if an x-ray was taken to assure no parts were left in patient.
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