Model Number 261221 |
Device Problem
Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 08/18/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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This is 2 of 2 reports linked to mfg report numbers: 3014334038-2022-00198.A physician reported disengagement failure of a codman disposable perforator (id 261221).It occurred at making the third and the fourth burr holes at the tent.When making the fifth burr hole, the device was changed to another one.A pneumatic midas rex (medtronic) was used with the perforator.According to reporter, it is unknown if the perforator clicked in place on the drill; it is also unknown if the recommended spring tests were performed between each burr hole.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The codman disposable perforator (id 261221) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - there is no indication that the production process may have contributed to this complaint.All test results passed procedural specifications.Failure analysis - unit was soiled with organic matter, after being cleaned unit passed all tests to meet acceptance criteria.Unit pass the test for function.Visual inspection, revealed unit was heavily soiled with organic matter unit and pass after cleaning.The root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.Product was received for analysis and the investigation could not confirm the complaint.The risk remains acceptable per the risk analysis.Although the complaint was not confirmed, root cause was investigated using the risk documentation and potential causes of failure include: user misuse.
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