Catalog Number A3059 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 06/18/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not yet received by the manufacturer for evaluation.The plant investigation is in progress and a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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A customer reported that the a3059 mayfield composite series skull clamp did not lock on (b)(6) 2019.The device was not in contact with the patient and no surgery delay was reported.Additional information has been requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi #: (b)(4).The unit was received with the index knob cracked and the unit would not lock; it also had up and down movement and the teeth were grinding when rotated.General maintenance and cleaning required.The device history record was reviewed with no abnormalities related to the reported failure.The device passed all required inspection points with no associated mrr¿s, variances or rework.The reported complaint was confirmed.The complaint was likely caused by wear and tear over time/ improper handling.The definite root cause could not be reliably determined.
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