MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION OH/USA MAYFIELD MODIFIED SKULL CLAMP; SKULL CLAMPS AND HEADREST SYSTEMS

Catalog Number A1059

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

A facility reported that the rocker arm on the mayfield modified skull clamp (a1059) does not lock.It is unknown if there was patient involvement or if the device failure led to patient injury or surgical delay.

Event Description

N/a.

Manufacturer Narrative

The mayfield skull clamp was returned for evaluation.The reported complaint was confirmed via inspection of the item.Unit received with the lock having rotational and lateral movement and a residue buildup was present.Unit needs new components added to replace worn internal parts.The rocker arm was stiff and the index knob was not holding.This unit is beyond integra¿s 7 years recommended life cycle (manufactured in 2012).No further investigation required based on the acceptability of risk and no adverse trends identified.This will be monitored and trended going forward.

• Brand Name: MAYFIELD MODIFIED SKULL CLAMP
• Type of Device: SKULL CLAMPS AND HEADREST SYSTEMS
• Manufacturer (Section D): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION OH/USA; 4900 charlemar drive; 4900 charlemar drive; cincinnati OH 45227
• MDR Report Key: 11348772
• MDR Text Key: 232576458
• Report Number: 3004608878-2021-00109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: PRE-AMEND
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/19/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: A1059
• Device Lot Number: 127
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1