MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO PERFORATOR BIT LARGE 14/11MM; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 5100060001

Device Problem Failure to Auto Stop (2938)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/27/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the perforator bit did not stop during a craniotomy.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully and there was no patient impact, adverse consequences or surgical delay reported as a result of this event.The rep stated that the perforator bit did not stop during the craniotomy.It was further reported that the surgeon made 8 bur holes around the circumference of the skull and was seen to be rocking the drill.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned to the manufacturer.

Event Description

It was reported that the perforator bit did not stop during a craniotomy.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully and there was no patient impact, adverse consequences or surgical delay reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is available for return.A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.Device not yet returned to the manufacturer.

Event Description

It was reported that the perforator bit did not stop during a craniotomy.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully and there was no patient impact, adverse consequences or surgical delay reported as a result of this event.The rep stated that the perforator bit did not stop during the craniotomy.It was further reported that the surgeon made 8 bur holes around the circumference of the skull and was seen to be rocking the drill.

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer reported the burring technique as "rocking" the drill.The ifu for this device warns "do not rock or bind the perforator during use.Failure to comply may result in serious patient injury or death." the quality investigation is complete.Device not returned.

• Brand Name: PERFORATOR BIT LARGE 14/11MM
• Type of Device: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-IRELAND; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA
• Manufacturer Contact: dervillia murphy ; instruments division; carrigtwohill bus. & tech park; carrigtwohill NA ; 214532900
• MDR Report Key: 4355487
• MDR Text Key: 5275806
• Report Number: 0001811755-2014-04645
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K082010
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/02/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 5100060001
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1