Micro pituitary broke intra-operatively while doctor was using it on a cervical disc.The item was removed from the sterile filed and given to materials coordinator.The wound was checked with microscope, all pieces accounted for.X-ray done and read by radiology.X-ray negative for instruments or from broken pituitary.Doctor aware of the x-ray results.No harm to the pt.Original intended procedure: c5-6, c6-7 anterior cervical diskectomies, allograft fusions and the anterior cervical plating using a medtronic venture plate.Device failed (e.G.Broke, couldn't get it to work or stopped working).
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