MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC STANDARD CRANIOTOME, BLACK MAX; BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY - CRANIOTOME

Catalog Number B-GREEN

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the craniotome device neuro tip and bearings were damaged, the identification was unreadable, the ball bearing disassembled, balls were missing and the cage was not available.It was also observed that the craniotome handle was damaged (bent and abrasion), the triangle symbol was missing and the hanger, clamping and bearing failed.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for temperature, cutter insertion, lock operation and visual assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device had an unspecified malfunction.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: STANDARD CRANIOTOME, BLACK MAX
• Type of Device: BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY - CRANIOTOME
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 8625333
• MDR Text Key: 145604735
• Report Number: 1045834-2019-53641
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384000587
• UDI-Public: 845384000587
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K974025
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/09/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/20/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: B-GREEN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/25/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/14/2019
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1