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

Catalog Number A1108

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

Patient Problem Laceration(s) (1946)

Event Type  Injury  

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 it was not possible to fix the mayfield triad skull clamp (a1108) to the patient's skull, which caused a skin laceration to the scalp/skull.A replacement device was used to complete the case.There was increased surgery time of 15/20 minutes.The patient is an adult and is reported as "ok.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The mayfield skull clamp (a1059) was returned for evaluation: device history record (dhr): the dhr was reviewed and shows no abnormalities related to the reported failure.Failure analysis: the reported complaint was confirmed from the evaluation.The ratchet casting was bent due to misuse and could not be inserted smoothly into the skull clamp base.The received torque screw was not an integra product.There was movement in the lock and the unit required replacement of worn components.To resolve all issues, the internal parts to adjust the unit were replaced according to the manufacturer and the skull clamp's swivel lock assembly was cleaned.After completing the reassembly, the skull clamp was subjected to a successful function test.Root cause: complaint is confirmed via inspection of the unit.Probable root cause of the reported complaint is rough handling of the skull clamp and improper or suboptimal placement of the skull clamp on the patient.No corrective action has been initiated for the same or similar issue.This will be monitored and trended going forward.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: MAYFIELD TRIAD 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: 18062401
• MDR Text Key: 327248275
• Report Number: 3004608878-2023-00199
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10381780253518
• UDI-Public: 10381780253518
• 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: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: A1108
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male