Catalog Number 5100060001 |
Device Problem
Failure to Auto Stop (2938)
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Patient Problem
Abrasion (1689)
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Event Date 08/28/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was initially reported that the surgeon observed that dura was stuck to the underside of the bone.The surgeon reported that the patient was older and sometimes dura can stick in older patients.It was subsequently reported via a medwatch report that during a cranial procedure, the dura was completely adherent to the bone and therefore could not be separated.It had become incorporated into the hyperostotic inner table of the skull.It was also reported that the dura was completely intimate with the bone and could not be separated.The dura was repaired and the wound was copiously irrigated with antibiotic solution and the temporalis muscle and fascia were closed using interrupted sutures.It was further reported the patient was able to move all extremities and follow simple commands and take to the intensive case unit in stable neurologic and cardiovascular condition.No additional adverse consequences reported.
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Event Description
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It was initially reported that the surgeon observed that dura was stuck to the underside of the bone.The surgeon reported that the patient was older and sometimes dura can stick in older patients.It was subsequently reported via a medwatch report that during a cranial procedure, the dura was completely adherent to the bone and therefore could not be separated.It had become incorporated into the hyperostotic inner table of the skull.It was also reported that the dura was completely intimate with the bone and could not be separated.The dura was repaired and the wound was copiously irrigated with antibiotic solution and the temporalis muscle and fascia were closed using interrupted sutures.It was further reported the patient was able to move all extremities and follow simple commands and take to the intensive case unit in stable neurologic and cardiovascular condition.No additional adverse consequences reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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New information became available on this event via medwatch (b)(4).A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Quality investigation is now complete.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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