MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RAYNHAM CODMAN DISPOS PERFORATOR; DISPOSABLE PERFORATORS

Model Number 261221

Device Problem Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)

Patient Problem Brain Injury (2219)

Event Date 01/06/2023

Event Type  Injury  

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 physician reported disengagement failure of a disposable perforator (id 261221) during surgery while making the fifth burr hole at the tent.Dural damage and minor brain contusion were observed, hemostasis was performed.The drill used with the perforator was a ipc (medtronic), based on information received, 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.The event did not led to less than 30 minutes surgical delay.No further information was provided by hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

The 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 - visual inspection utilizing unaided eye was performed.Unit had a destroyed label and was soiled with organic material.Spring test attempted: unit had difficulty compressing the spring, likely from organic material impacting motion, but the hudson end was moving freely.Unit had difficulty engaging the drilling mechanism while using consistent downward pressure.Unit was cleaned and re-sleeved to remove organic material, then successfully drilled 5 holes with no issues.The complaint could not be verified.Unit was found to meet all acceptance criteria.Therefore, the complaint condition could not be confirmed.The root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.Possible root cause: ¿user misuse¿.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: CODMAN DISPOS PERFORATOR
• Type of Device: DISPOSABLE PERFORATORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): RAYNHAM; 325 paramount drive; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA
• Manufacturer (Section G): RAYNHAM; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA
• Manufacturer Contact: vivian nelson ; 1100 campus drive; princeton, NJ ; 6099362319
• MDR Report Key: 16235443
• MDR Text Key: 308027183
• Report Number: 3014334038-2023-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10381780513599
• UDI-Public: 10381780513599
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K791101
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 261221
• Device Catalogue Number: 261221
• Device Lot Number: 261221
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1