MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. CODMAN DISPOSABLE PERFORATOR; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACC.

Catalog Number 26-1221

Device Problem Plunge (1462)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 02/11/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

I received a phone all this evening from neuro charge nurse at (b)(6).He wanted to let us know about an incident with a 14mm codman perforator which plunged into the dura apparently because its clutch didn't engage.The lot number for this device is lg002s, and he tells me they had a similar incident in recent months.On (b)(6) 2014 per rep, the event occurred during the surgery, did not delay the surgery for more than 30 minutes and the surgeon responded by changing to another perforator.The patient's condition after the event: "ok".

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Upon completion of the investigation, a follow up report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon completion of the investigation it was noted that the customer¿s complaint of "perforator which plunged into the dura apparently because its clutch didn't engage" was not verified.This perforator met the test method acceptance requirements; proper engagement and disengagement were achieved with every drill hole.There was no premature disengagement or erratic and poor cutting action.The device history records for the perforator was reviewed and all test and inspections associated with the assembly process met specification requirements.No root cause could be determined as no problem was identified.Based on the results of this investigation no further action is required.Trends will be monitored for this and similar complaints.At the present time this complaint is closed.

• Brand Name: CODMAN DISPOSABLE PERFORATOR
• Type of Device: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACC.
• Manufacturer (Section D): CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: james kenney ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 5088282726
• MDR Report Key: 4548263
• MDR Text Key: 5527969
• Report Number: 1226348-2015-10125
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK791101
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 26-1221
• Device Lot Number: LG002S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/10/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/06/2014
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention