MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. CODMAN DISPOSABLE PERFORATOR; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACC.

Catalog Number 26-1221

Device Problem Failure to Auto Stop (2938)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 07/28/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Upon completion of the investigation a follow up report will be filed.

Event Description

When using a perforator, the stopper didn¿t function even though the hole was completed and the blade tip passed the bottom side of the bone.There was no adverse consequence to the patient.No further information was provided by the hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was returned for evaluation.Upon completion of the investigation a follow-up report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon completion of the investigation it was noted that the minor abrasion observed on the outside diameter of the outer drill (pn: 260122001).Thought to be caused by surgeon's utilization in surgery.Test performed.Unit completed testing (5 holes) and was found to performed as intended.The dhr verified that there were no anomalies during the manufacturing process.Complaint could not be verified.Unit was found to meet all acceptance criteria.No further action is required.Based on the results of this investigation no further action is required.Trends will be monitored for this and similar complaints.At the present time this complaint is closed.

• Brand Name: CODMAN DISPOSABLE PERFORATOR
• Type of Device: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACC.
• Manufacturer (Section D): CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.; new bedford industrial park; new bedford MA 02745
• Manufacturer Contact: james kenney ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 5088282726
• MDR Report Key: 6794151
• MDR Text Key: 82685729
• Report Number: 1226348-2017-10598
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K791101
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/15/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 26-1221
• Device Lot Number: H80713
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/05/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/05/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1