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A facility reported that during a "revision suboccipital craniectomy, c1-c2 laminectomies decompression" procedure, the patient slipped while pinned in the mayfield modified skull clamp (a1059).This resulted in a 3-4 inch laceration on the patient's scalp necessitating sutures for repair.Patient status is reported as "healing".There was no surgical delay.
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Updated fields: d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.(b)(6) modified skull clamp (b)(6) was not returned for evaluation, and the device history record (dhr) cannot be identified as the provided serial number does not appear to be a valid (b)(6) serial number.However, based on included photos from the customer, and an examination of the device's history record, the device likely failed to secure the patient as a result of excessive wear due to age.The device has long surpassed integra's 10-year lifespan, as it was manufactured in 2009.The photos sent by the customer show excessive wear to the unit, along with visible residue buildup and scratches.The item's sku identifying marks are also flaked off but are still legible.The unit is etched with (b)(4), stamped with a1059 and lot code 091.If the device is returned or additional relevant information becomes available in the future, this complaint will be reopened, and the respective evaluation performed.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.
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