| Type of Device: |
| Instrument, ultrasonic surgical |
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Describe the Event or Problem: |
| Surgeon was using the Stryker SONOPET ultrasonic aspirator with the Spetzler claw tip (#5450-800-315) to treat a bony deformity from an old fracture and the patient ended up with a burn on the nose. Surgeon discontinued use of the SONOPET aspirator and finished treatment with the hand-held rasp. The nose was dressed and the patient was delivered to the patient acute care unit without further incident.
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the device(s) may have caused or contributed to: |
| Minor injury to the patient or health care provider |
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