Catalog Number 5400300000 |
Device Problem
Overheating of Device (1437)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Date 02/28/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a procedure at the user facility the core impaction drill was overheating and the patient received a second degree burn of about 1 cm x 2 cm inside the right corner of the mouth.The procedure was completed successfully without a delay.Aloe gel was placed on the burn to keep the area moist and promote healing.Follow-up visits are still in progress to determine if there will be permanent damage, and additional information will be reported as it becomes available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event of overheating was duplicated.Upon disassembly for visual inspection the service technician observed spindle housing corrosion.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This correction is being filed to update outcomes attributed to the adverse event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a procedure at the user facility the core impaction drill was overheating and the patient received a second degree burn of about 1 cm x 2 cm inside the right corner of the mouth.The procedure was completed successfully without a delay.Aloe gel was placed on the burn to keep the area moist and promote healing.Follow-up visits are still in progress to determine if there will be permanent damage, and additional information will be reported as it becomes available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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