| Model Number |
26-1221 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Brain Injury (2219)
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| Date of Event |
09/26/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility reported a perforator plunged damaging dura and blood vessels.The event led to surgical delay, unknown for how long.No additional information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The perforator was returned for evaluation: dhr - there is no indication that the production process may have contributed to this complaint.All test results passed procedural specifications.Failure analysis - visual inspection utilizing unaided eye performed.Unit was heavily soiled with organic material and had a destroyed eo label.Spring test attempted, unit had a frozen inner/outer drill likely from organic material present.The unit had debris removed, then passed the spring test and functioned as designed.Functional test performed, unit successfully drilled 5 holes and was found to function as intended.Unit was found to meet all acceptance criteria.Therefore, the complaint condition could not be confirmed.Root cause - the root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.
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