MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO ZYPHR DISPOSABLE CRANIAL PERFORATOR, LARGE 14/11MM; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 5100060001

Device Problem Failure to Auto Stop (2938)

Patient Problem Abrasion (1689)

Event Date 07/02/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Awaiting device evaluation.A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cranial procedure, the perforator bit did not stop and tore the dura.It was also reported that there was a few minutes delay to repair the dura.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.

Manufacturer Narrative

The perforator product reported involved with this event was returned for evaluation and the disengagement mechanism within the perforator was tested and functioned as intended.The reported failure of failure to disengage could not be confirmed.The ifu #5100-060-700 rev.F provides instructions on how to test the disengagement function of the perforator prior to use.The ifu also warns: use extreme caution when drilling in conditions such as: ¿ bone that may vary in consistency and/or thickness greater than 1 mm; ¿ adherent dura; ¿ high intracranial pressure; ¿ other abnormalities in the area of penetration.The perforator may cut or nick the dura or brain.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cranial procedure, the perforator bit did not stop and tore the dura.It was also reported that there was a few minutes delay to repair the dura.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.

• Brand Name: ZYPHR DISPOSABLE CRANIAL PERFORATOR, LARGE 14/11MM
• Type of Device: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-IRELAND; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA
• Manufacturer Contact: una barry ; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA ; 214532900
• MDR Report Key: 8836650
• MDR Text Key: 152499512
• Report Number: 0001811755-2019-02576
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540716224
• UDI-Public: 04546540716224
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SE
• PMA/PMN Number: K082010
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/28/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/29/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 5100060001
• Device Lot Number: 19078027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/24/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2019
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention