Model Number 5100060001 |
Device Problem
Failure to Auto Stop (2938)
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Patient Problem
Abrasion (1689)
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Event Date 11/12/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.Device discarded by customer.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cranial procedure, the perforator bit did not stop spinning at the desired time.It was also reported that there was an unintentional dural opening as a result of this event.No further information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6; the reported event, for failure to disengage was not confirmed as the perforator bit was not returned for evaluation.Without the perforator bit, the root cause cannot be determined.The ifu #5100-060-700 rev.F provides instructions on how to test the disengagement function of the perforator prior to use.The ifu also warns: use extreme caution when drilling in conditions such as: bone that may vary in consistency and/or thickness greater than 1 mm.Adherent dura.High intracranial pressure.Other abnormalities in the area of penetration.The perforator may cut or nick the dura or brain.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cranial procedure, the perforator bit did not stop spinning at the desired time.It was also reported that there was an unintentional dural opening as a result of this event.No further information was provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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