Catalog Number 261221 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 11/01/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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A surgeon suspected a malfunction during the first burr hole and stopped using the product.When the surgeon tried to pull the product, it was separated into two pieces and the drill got stuck in the bone.The surgeon used different drill of the same product and the surgery was completed.The event led to less than 30 minutes surgical delay.The patient recovered.Primary disease; mca unruptured cerebral aneurysm.According to information provided, it is unknown the manufacturer of the drill used with the perforator.It is also unknown if the drill was electric or pneumatic and if the perforator clicked in place in the drill and if the recommended spring tests were performed between each burr hole.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Perforator (id (b)(4) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - there is no indication that the production process may have contributed to this complaint.All test results passed procedural specifications.Failure analysis - the perforator unit was inspected using the unaided eye.The unit had a worn label and was disassembled.Instructions for use (ifu) testing procedure was performed with no observed anomalies after reassembling the unit.Functional testing was performed using the same protocol it underwent at finished goods testing prior to release.The unit was found to perform as intended and fulfilled the acceptance criteria.Root cause analysis - the root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.Product was received for analysis and the investigation could not confirm the complaint.Potential causes of failure include: user misuse.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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