A physician reported a codman perforator (261221) was blunt and had difficulty in perforating when making a first burr hole.It also generated heat that the physician could no longer hold the product.The total number of burr hole made by the product was one.The procedure was completed with a replacement product.No patient injury reported and the event led to less than 30 minutes surgical delay.According to information provided, it is unknown the manufacturer of the drill used with the perforator and if the perforator clicked in place on the drill.It is also unknown if the recommended spring tests were performed between each burr hole.
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