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Device brand name · Disposable perforators
Codman Dispos Perforator: medical device reports filed with FDA
676 reports name it, 1999–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Raynham. Product code HBF.
- 676
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 25 a year
- 21
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 38 in the 12 months before
- 53.7%
- classified as malfunction
- 48.6% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 676 reports that name the brand "Codman Dispos Perforator" (disposable perforators), received between January 1999 and July 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Raynham. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
21 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 45% from 38 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (53.7%), injury (45.9%) and other (0.4%); across all drills, burrs, trephines & accessories (compound, powered) reports (product code HBF) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 48.6%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are fail-safe did not operate (27.7%), activation, positioning or separation problem (21.9%) and failure to auto stop (13.9%). The patient problems coded most often are brain injury, injury and tissue damage. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 2,732 reports carrying product code HBF. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fail-safe did not operate | 187 | 27.7% | 7.6% |
| Activation, positioning or separation problem | 148 | 21.9% | 6.1% |
| Failure to auto stop | 94 | 13.9% | 23.8% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 52 | 7.7% | 2.8% |
| Breakthe device broke | 44 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Material separation | 38 | 5.6% | 2% |
| Dull, blunt | 15 | 2.2% | 3% |
| Activation problem | 5 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 5 | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Premature indicator activation | 5 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Entrapment of device | 4 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 4 | 0.6% | 0% |
| Positioning problem | 4 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 3 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Separation problem | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 2 | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Excessive heating | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Failure to cut | 2 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Failure to eject | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Flaked | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brain injury | 115 | 17% |
| Injurya physical injury | 88 | 13% |
| Tissue damage | 30 | 4.4% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 9 | 1.3% |
| Contusiona bruise | 8 | 1.2% |
| Laceration(s) | 5 | 0.7% |
| No patient involvement | 5 | 0.7% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 4 | 0.6% |
| Perforation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Intracranial hemorrhage | 2 | 0.3% |
| Altered state of consciousness | 1 | 0.1% |
| Bruise/contusion | 1 | 0.1% |
| Burn(s)a burn | 1 | 0.1% |
| Convulsion/seizure | 1 | 0.1% |
| Dysphasia | 1 | 0.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Codman Dispos Perforator | Product code HBF | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 676 | 2,732 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 24.7% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 45.9% | 49.5% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 53.7% | 48.6% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 99.7% | 90.8% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code HBF
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codman Disposable Perforator | 647 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Easydrill Perforator | 417 | 37 | 0% |
| Codman | 183 | 0 | 1.6% |
| Mayfield | 189 | 3 | 0% |
| Mayfield Modified Skull Clamp | 2,663 | 75 | 0% |
| Midas Rex | 688 | 591 | 0% |
| Perforator Driver W/Hudson End | 695 | 0 | 0% |
| Drill Bit | 158 | 25 | 0% |
| Hakim Programmable Valve | 693 | 9 | 0.9% |
| Midas Rex Legend | 952 | 356 | 0% |
| Motor Mr8 Electric | 325 | 4 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Codman Dispos Perforator reports
How many FDA reports name Codman Dispos Perforator?
676 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 21 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (53.7%), injury (45.9%) and other (0.4%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
fail-safe did not operate (27.7%), activation, positioning or separation problem (21.9%), failure to auto stop (13.9%), mechanical problem (7.7%) and break (6.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (99.7%) and voluntary reports (0.1%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Codman Dispos Perforator was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.