DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR PEN DRIVE; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.039 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Lot number unknown; (b)(4).The manufacturing location was unknown.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device manufacture date was unknown.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that a black fluid/oil was present on the sagittal saw attachment device.According to the reporter, the device was not cleaned properly prior to the procedure and the gap where the saw blade device was connected to was filled with greasy debris.It was reported that the operating room technician present at the time of the incident felt that the residue on her gloves and the patient came from the device.It was reported that the debris present in the surgical site was thoroughly irrigated.There were no delays to the planned surgical procedure as a spare device was available for use to complete the surgery successfully.There were no reports of injuries or prolonged hospitalization.The patient's status post-surgery was unknown.The exact date of the event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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