Catalog Number A1059 |
Device Problem
Device Slipped (1584)
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Patient Problem
Laceration(s) (1946)
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Event Date 11/17/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Attempts are being made to obtain additional information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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This is 2 of 2 reports which is linked to mfg report number 3004608878-2020-00756.A facility reported that the headrest pins of the mayfield modified skull clamp slipped despite being applied correctly.This resulted in lacerations x2 to the patient's scalp requiring sutures to close.It is unknown if the device failure led to surgical delay.Additional information has been requested.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Unique device evaluation: (b)(4).Device history record - the dhr shows no abnormalities related to the reported failure.Mayfield skull clamp (a1059) was returned for evaluation.The evaluation of the device cannot duplicate the reported condition.No issues observed from the functional testing and evaluation of the device.Preventative maintenance and cleaning required at this time.
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