MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION OH/USA MAYFIELD MODIFIED SKULL CLAMP; SKULL CLAMPS AND HEADREST SYSTEMS

Model Number A1059

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Unstable (1667)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device history record: the dhr shows no abnormalities related to the reported failure.Mayfield modified skull clamp (a1059) was returned for evaluation.The reported complaint was confirmed.The set screw in the swivel base was tight.Evaluation showed that the lock has movement and a residue buildup is present.The index knob and the lock will need new components.Unit needs to be machined to have heli-coils added to large starburst threads.The unit needs repair and replacement of worn parts.General maintenance and cleaning required.No further investigation required based on the acceptability of risk and no adverse trends identified.This will be monitored and trended going forward.

Event Description

This is 3 of 4 reports linked to mfg report nubers: 3004608878-2021-00204, 3004608878-2021-00205, 3004608878-2021-00207.A facility reported that the locking mechanism on the mayfield modified skull clamp (product id a1059) was unstable.It is unknown if there was patient involvement; however, no patient injury or surgical delay has been reported.

• Brand Name: MAYFIELD MODIFIED SKULL CLAMP
• Type of Device: SKULL CLAMPS AND HEADREST SYSTEMS
• Manufacturer (Section D): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION OH/USA; 4900 charlemar drive; 4900 charlemar drive; cincinnati OH
• Manufacturer (Section G): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION OH/USA; 4900 charlemar drive; cincinnati OH
• Manufacturer Contact: vivian nelson ; 1100 campus drive; princeton, NJ ; 6099362319
• MDR Report Key: 11599555
• MDR Text Key: 243337104
• Report Number: 3004608878-2021-00206
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10381780253457
• UDI-Public: 10381780253457
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: PRE-AMEND
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/31/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/31/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A1059
• Device Catalogue Number: A1059
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/11/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2017
• 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