MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORP STERNUM BLADE, OFFSET (31.7 X 0.64 X 6.3MM); BLADE, SAW, SURGICAL, CARDIOVASCULAR

Model Number	0298097101
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.Awaiting confirmation if device is available for return.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported via medwatch report 2000330000-2022-8042 that the sternal saw blade broke in half while the surgeon was sawing/opening the sternum.It was also reported that there were no adverse consequences and no delays as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported via medwatch report (b)(4) that the sternal saw blade broke in half while the surgeon was sawing/opening the sternum.It was also reported that there were no adverse consequences and no delays as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the quality investigation is complete.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: STERNUM BLADE, OFFSET (31.7 X 0.64 X 6.3MM)
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, SURGICAL, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORP; 1941 stryker way; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-IRELAND; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer Contact: una barry ; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA ; EI NA ; 214532900
• MDR Report Key: 15362328
• Report Number: 3015967359-2022-01746
• Device Sequence Number: 5206145
• Product Code: DWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540169600
• UDI-Public: 04546540169600
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ME
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0298097101
• Device Catalogue Number: 0298097101
• Device Lot Number: 22030037
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/06/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown