Brain surgery requires incredible precision and skill. The tools surgeons use to perform delicate neurosurgical procedures must be reliable and operate exactly as expected for a successful outcome.
One essential tool used by neurosurgeons is a cranial drill, which is used to bore access holes through the skull. Surgeons throughout the United States have used the Codman Disposable Perforators manufactured by Integra LifeSciences.
Recently, it was discovered that the Codman Perforators have an inadequate weld that may cause the perforator to fail during surgery, causing serious adverse consequences, including brain injury and death. Integra LifeSciences has now recalled its Craniotomy Kits, which contain Codman Disposable Performators.
If you or your loved one has been injured by the Codman Disposable Perforators or any other medical device, you need an attorney with a proven record to protect your rights and help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries.
Contact a Chicago product liability lawyer from Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim. We have recovered billions of dollars for our clients injured by defective medical devices, and we want to help you get the justice and compensation you are entitled to.
What Is the Codman Disposable Perforator?
The Inegra LifeSciences Codman Disposable Perforator is a cranial drill tool designed to bore access holes into a patient’s skull during surgery. Each perforator is a single-use tool designed to automatically disengage once drilling is complete.
Why Has It Been Recalled?
The Perforators have been recalled due to an inadequate ultrasonic weld on the outer shell of the tool. The defective weld can cause the tool to disassemble while in use. The perforator may fail to disengage when required, causing devastating damage to the brain.
There have been at least ten reported injuries caused by the perforator’s use, including the device becoming lodged in a patient’s skull during a surgical procedure, and difficulty removing the device or fragments of the device.
On April 11, 2025, LifeSciences issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification for the Codman Disposable Perforators, advising all customers to stop using and quarantine all affected products immediately. The United States FDA has identified the recall of this device as the most serious type of recall.
The Devastating Consequences of Surgical Errors in Brain Surgery
When surgical tools like cranial drills malfunction during neurosurgery, the results can be catastrophic. Brain surgeries already carry significant risk, and any additional complication especially due to defective equipment can lead to:
- Permanent brain damage
- Seizures
- Cognitive or motor impairments
- Loss of speech or vision
- Coma or wrongful death
In many cases, the aftermath of these errors may require additional surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and lifelong medical care. Families may face emotional and financial strain, all because a product that was supposed to enhance surgical safety failed in the most critical moment.
What To Do If You Have Been Injured By a Surgical Device
When patients undergo surgery, most never think about the tools that will be used or whether those devices will function properly during their operation. Yet when these tools fail to perform as expected, serious injury and death can result.
If you or your loved one has been injured due to a defective surgical device, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries with the help of a Chicago traumatic brain injury lawyer. However, medical device corporations and their insurance providers will fight to deny or devalue your claim.
You need the assistance of an experienced defective medical device attorney to help you recover the compensation you deserve. At Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys, our personal injury lawyers in Chicago have recovered billions of dollars in compensation for clients injured by defective medical devices, and we are committed to helping you secure the compensation you deserve.
Call (630) 895-9554 or visit our contact page now to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.