A physician reported a codman perforator (id 261221) disassembled when pulling the product from the cranium after making the third burr hole.It was difficult to make burr hole since the cranium contained more fat than average.The physician shook the product horizontally when making burr holes.A total of three burr holes were made using the product, and 72,000 total rotations.The procedure was completed with a replacement product available.There was no delay in surgery.The manufacturer of the drill used with the perforator is medtronic mr8.According to information provided, it is unknown if any part fell into the surgical site.It is unknown if the drill was electric or pneumatic.It is also unknown if the perforator clicked in place in the drill, and if the recommended spring tests were being performed between each burr hole.The current status of the patient is unknown.The procedure performed was a craniotomy clipping.
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