This is the first of two reports (same product id, same product problem, same facility, different patients).This report is in regards to the first patient.Linked to mfg report: 3004608878-2016-00239.The a3059 mayfield composite series skull clamp lost pressure before a surgical case was started.The (b)(6) female patient was prepped for surgery.The device was repositioned on her head and stayed in place throughout the case.There was no patient injury or death and no revision or medical intervention was required.The product problem caused a 30 minute delay in surgery time.
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Integra has completed their internal investigation on 30 sep 2016.The investigation included: method: on site observation of device in use.Dhr review.Review of complaint management database for similar complaints.Results: an on site visit was conducted at the user facility to inspect the device, observe the device in use and obtain feedback from the medical team.Device history record reviewed for this product id work order# (b)(4) manufactured on 23-dec-2010 show no abnormalities related to the reported failure.The (b)(4) devices manufactured under this work order passed all required inspection points with no associated mrr¿s, variances or rework.No service history is on file for this device.A two year lookback in (b)(6) for this reported failure and or related to "lost pressure" for this product id shows that no additional complaints were received outside of this complaint and another complaint.Both complaints were filed by the same customer on the same date.No new design or manufacturing trends have been identified.This issue will be monitored.Conclusion: the ils team was unable to confirm the complaint.Based on the equipment inspected and the surgical cases observed, all devices functioned as intended without incident.
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