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

Catalog Number 26-1221

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 01/04/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It has been communicated that the device is not available for evaluation.Without the device it is not possible for codman to conduct a proper investigation.Since a lot number has been provided a review of the manufacturing records will be reviewed.We anticipate that the evaluation will reveal that the device conformed to specifications prior to release.If anything otherwise is found then a follow up report will be filed.If at some point the device does become available, this complaint will be re-opened, evaluated and a follow up report will be filed.Trends will be monitored for this and similar complaints.At the present time this complaint is considered closed.Device discarded.

Event Description

As reported by the ous affiliate a codman perforator didn't cut as expected.Another was used to complete the procedure.There were no reports of delay or patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Complaint sample was not returned to codman; therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed.A review of manufacturing record found no discrepancies.The cause(s) of the difficulty reported by the customer could not be determined.If the complaint sample becomes available, this complaint will be reopened, and the respective evaluation performed.Trends will be monitored for this or similar complaints.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.

• Brand Name: CODMAN DISPOSABLE PERFORATOR
• Type of Device: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACC.
• Manufacturer (Section D): CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.; new bedford industrial park; new bedford MA 02745
• MDR Report Key: 7249668
• MDR Text Key: 99329765
• Report Number: 1226348-2018-10123
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K791101
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/07/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 26-1221
• Device Lot Number: HJ9111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/13/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1