While the surgeon was using the perforator to complete a burr hole (placement of deep brain stimulating leads), it failed to auto stop and plunged through the dura and penetrated the brain tissue.The patient had a right frontal intraparenchymal hemorrhage (iph).She was transferred to (b)(6) neuro rehab.She continued to rehabilitate and was discharged home with family weeks later.The device was sequestered.Manufacturer response for medtronic easy drill cranial perforator, (brand not provided) (per site reporter):.
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