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Model Number 70-1068-IMP0008 |
Device Problem
Torn Material (3024)
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Patient Problem
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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Event Date 08/02/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not available for return, at this time the fragmented portion remains in the patient's mouth.The doctor is not planning for removal.The x-ray provided confirmed that the o-ball had fractured from the top and the fragmented portion was still in place.However, there is not enough information to determine a cause.The lot number was unavailable; therefore, a review of the device history records could not be performed.Should additional information become available, pertinent to this event.A follow-up report will be submitted.Not going to be returned to mfg.
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Event Description
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It was reported that (b)(6) 2016 a patient was undergoing implant surgery on tooth location #24.When the doctor was driving the mini-implant in, the titanium o-ball shattered during implantation.Updated information was received: the doctor used a 2.4 mm pilot drill and drilled to the first line on the drill.The doctor stated that the implant was fully seated and was working like it should, until the last turn of the torque wrench.During the last turn, the ball got stuck in the torque wrench; which caused it to break off the implant and shatter.The patient was stated to be doing fine.The doctor stated that the broken implant would not be returned and an x-ray will be sent in lieu of the broken implant.Updated additional information received: the doctor stated that there has been no surgical attempt made to remove the fragment in the patient's mouth because, removing it would cause additional trauma.It was stated that the patient was doing well and that there are no plans to remove the shattered implant at this time.A lot number is unavailable.
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