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CODMAN MODULAR AIR DRIVER

Received Dec 28, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 7, 2012

Report 1226348-2012-84134 · MDR key 2889124

Device

Generic name

Craniotome Driver

Manufacturer

J&j Prof, Inc

Catalog number

26-5000

Product problems

  • Sticking
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE AFFILIATE REPORTED THAT THE SECURE DO NOT ALLOW THE ACTIVATION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE TREPHONE PIECE GOT STUCK. AFFILIATE REPORTED DALAY IN SURGERY AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE VENDOR'S EVALUATION REVEALED THAT INSTRUMENTS WERE CORRODED, MISSING COMPONENTS, AND WORN. THE CONDITION OF THESE INSTRUMENTS IS ASSOCIATED WITH EXCESSIVE USE OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. INSTRUMENTS ARE OLD AND ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.