Catalog Number A3059 |
Device Problem
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not yet returned to the manufacturer for analysis.The plant investigation is in progress and a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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A customer reported that the rocker arm and swivel lock of the a3059 mayfield composite series skull clamp are loose when in locked position.There was no known patient involvement or surgery delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was returned for evaluation.The dhr documentation showed no abnormalities related to the reported failure.The reported complaint was confirmed via inspection of the unit.The disk ratchet has moved causing the lock to grind and the lock had up and down movement.No further investigation required based on the acceptability of risk and no adverse trends identified.This will be monitored and trended going forward.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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