MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AD-TECH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CORP. ANCHOR BOLTS; ANCHOR BOLT (ACCESSORY TO DEPTH ELECTRODES)

Catalog Number LSBK1-AX-06

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 04/15/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An internal complaint investigation was performed for this issue.Specifically, a historical complaints review was completed for the alleged deficiency "broken anchor bolts".There have been (b)(4) similar complaints for anchor bolts breaking between january 1, 2017 and april 18, 2019.A capa and investigation review was also conducted for the alleged deficiency "anchor bolt broke" and there have been no capas or investigations opened for this issue to date.A batch record review was conducted; (b)(4) lsbk1-ax-06 anchor bolts were planned for the work order and (b)(4) were completed.No issues were noted in the work order process notes that would contribute to the reported complaint and all 50 lsbk1-ax-06 lsbk1-ax-06 anchor bolts passed the in-process and final qc checks.On may 8, 2019 ad-tech received one anchor bolt, lsbk1-ax-06 from lot 0121089 208140677, that was returned in the ad-tech product box.Both seals were broken and re-taped.There was writing on the outside of the box: "dei-2019-00146," "2 le 2512," and some illegible writing.Inside the product box, was a sealed biohazard bag with an opaque pouch and the anchor bolt could not be seen through the packaging.As there was no evidence that a successful sterilization had occurred, the product was not removed from the packaging.Though the reported deficiency could not be confirmed through an evaluation of the returned product, pictures were sent by the complainant showing the anchor bolt in two pieces.Each piece was bent near the break, and the distal threads that fix into the skull were severely damaged as well.This extraneous damage likely was from trying to remove the threads at explantation, but that could not be confirmed at the time of the evaluation.Because there were pictures with the anchor bolt broken into two pieces, the reported deficiency was confirmed.The risk level for this issue remains alap (as low as possible).Additionally, based on a review of previous complaints for anchor bolt breakages and an analysis of all anchor bolt breakage complaint data, the current rate of anchor bolt breakage complaints versus products sold is very low; (b)(4) over the past 2 years.Ad-tech is continuing to monitor this issue closely.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2019 ad-tech received an email from a customer in regards to an issue they experienced in a case on (b)(6) 2019 with an ad-tech anchor bolt.It was reported that part of the screw remained in the cranial vault of the patient.According to the customer, the screw broke during electrode implantation.There is no known impact to patient safety.Removal of the bolt was schedule to occur after recordings had been taken (i.E., 5 to 10 days).

• Brand Name: ANCHOR BOLTS
• Type of Device: ANCHOR BOLT (ACCESSORY TO DEPTH ELECTRODES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): AD-TECH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CORP.; 400 west oakview parkway; oak creek 53154
• Manufacturer (Section G): AD-TECH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CORP.; 400 west oakview parkway; oak creek 53154
• Manufacturer Contact: kathleen barlow ; 400 west oakview parkway; oak creek 53154 ; 2626341555
• MDR Report Key: 8619340
• MDR Text Key: 166987372
• Report Number: 2183456-2019-00003
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841823104274
• UDI-Public: (01)00841823104274(17)200601(10)0121089208140677
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K181544
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/15/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/17/2019
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/01/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: LSBK1-AX-06
• Device Lot Number: 0121089 208140677
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/08/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2018
• 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): Other