Catalog Number 261221 |
Device Problem
Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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 1 of 6 reports linked to other mfg report number: 3014334038-2023-00072, 3014334038-2023-00073, 3014334038-2023-00074, 3014334038-2023-00075, 3014334038-2023-00076.A facility reported a codman perforator (id 261221) did not stop automatically.The product was in contact with the patient, however, no patient injury reported and the event did not led to surgical delay.The drill used was electric medtronic midas.The perforator clicked in place in the drill, and the recommended spring tests were being performed between each burr hole.The perpendicular approach was maintained through the drill process.There was a constant downward pressure.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated fields: d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6 & h10.The disposable perforator 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 1 was soiled and had a worn label.Unit 2 was lightly soiled with far less wear and tear, likely the replacement unit during surgery.Spring test attempted.Both units had resistance when initially rotating the hudson end, but this was eventually freed through additional rotations of the unit.Once freed, both units passed the spring test as designed.Functional test performed.Both units successfully drilled 5 holes with no issues and functioned as designed.The complaint condition could not be confirmed as the unit passed all functional tests.Root cause- the root cause remains undetermined.Product was received for analysis and the investigation could not confirm the complaint condition.Possible root cause per the failure analyst ¿drill allows to be set incorrectly¿ or ¿user misuse¿.
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