It was reported that the blade was being used on tissue for a toe amputation procedure and during use the blade broke at the connection to the handle resulting in the blade falling into the surgical site.The surgeon was able to retrieve the blade with forceps, switch the blade out with a new device and continue with the procedure without delay.The sample was discarded and is not available to be returned for evaluation.There was no report of any adverse patient consequence and no effect on the patient's stability as a result of the incident.Due to the reported incident and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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