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

Catalog Number A1059

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Calibration Problem (2890)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

A facility reported that the mayfield modified skull clamp (a1059) needs calibration and the torque tension does not seem to secure appropriately.It is unknown if there was patient involvement; however, no patient injury or surgical delay has been reported.

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 from the evaluation.The set screw in the swivel base was tight and the unit needs to be machined to have heli-coils added to large starburst threads.The evaluation showed that the lock having both rotational and lateral movement and have a residue buildup.The unit needs repair, and replacement of worn/damaged 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

N/a.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 11772069
• MDR Text Key: 249034158
• Report Number: 3004608878-2021-00333
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBL
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: A1059
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/10/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1