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A facility reported a perforator (id 261221) failed to disengage at proximity of the dura.Additional information received: - the motor did not stop in time and continued after drilling.- did the problem occur during the first trephine hole? yes, the problem occurred during the first hole.- was the surgery time increased as a result of this incident? yes, the surgery time increased by approximately 10 minutes.- did the incident result in any consequences for the patient's health? if so, what treatment was necessary? fortunately, the incident did not result in serious consequences; otherwise, there would have been a significant risk of a parietal contusion and therefore permanent hemiplegia.- what is the patient's current health status? the patient is thankfully doing well.- what is the brand of motor used with the drill? brand: medtronic - is the motor electric or pneumatic? electric - was the drill correctly assembled with the motor? yes, the drill was correctly assembled.- were the recommended tests performed between each hole? only one trephine hole was drilled.- was the approach angle perpendicular as indicated in the operating instructions? yes, the angle was indeed perpendicular.- was the perpendicular approach angle maintained during drilling, or was a rocking motion observed? yes, the perpendicular angle was maintained.- was constant downward pressure applied? yes, constant pressure was applied.
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