FDA-Device2013-11-20Class II
Composite Series Skull Clamp, one clamp per tote. The MAYFIELD¿ Skull Clamp (A3059) is a cranial stabilization device, designed to provide rigid skeletal fixation. The Skull Clamp is placed on the patient's skull to hold their head and neck securely in a particular position when rigid fixation is desired. The clamp is indicated for use in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid skeletal fixation is necessary
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Hazard
An investigation of an adverse trend of complaints for the Skull Clamp index locking knob not easily unlocking or disengaging and malfunctions of the 80 lbs. torque knob was initiated. None of the complaints resulted in a report of patient injury, adverse health consequence, or a delay / prolongation of the surgical procedure.
Sold states
US Distribution including the states of AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, MS, NY, OH, SC, TN, and TX.
Affected count
37 units
Manufactured in
311 Enterprise Dr, Plainsboro, NJ, United States
Products
Composite Series Skull Clamp, one clamp per tote. The MAYFIELD¿ Skull Clamp (A3059) is a cranial stabilization device, designed to provide rigid skeletal fixation. The Skull Clamp is placed on the patient's skull to hold their head and neck securely in a particular position when rigid fixation is desired. The clamp is indicated for use in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid skeletal fixation is necessary
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0210-2014Don't want to check this manually?
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