Model Number 261221 |
Device Problem
Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
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Patient Problem
Brain Injury (2219)
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Event Date 10/28/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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A facility reported a perforator failed to disengage causing perforation of dura matter.Medical staff had difficulty to perform the hole with perforator and handpiece 100rpm.No clinical consequences for the patient.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The perforator was not returned for evaluation (as per customer, product not available); therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed.Lot number information has been provided; therefore, manufacturing records were reviewed and found no anomalies.The cause(s) of the difficulty reported by the customer could not be determined.If additional relevant information becomes available in the future, this complaint will be reopened, and the respective evaluation performed.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The perforator was returned for evaluation: failure analysis - a visual inspection utilizing the unaided eye was performed, unit was fresh in packaging and had never been used.A spring test was performed, unit passed the spring test and functioned as designed.A functional test was performed, unit drilled 5 holes with no issues.Therefore, the complaint condition could not be confirmed.Root cause - the root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.
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