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Model Number G1000 |
Device Problems
Restricted Flow rate (1248); Overheating of Device (1437); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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There has been a previous report received where lack of water flow has caused an overheating insert.Since an overheating insert could necessitate medical/surgical intervention to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function, this malfunction would be likely to cause/contribute to a serious injury should it recur.As such, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr part 803.The device is available for evaluation, though results are not available as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.
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Event Description
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While using a g1000 scaler, the water flow could not be regulated, the water was hot, and the handpiece was getting hot; no injury resulted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation found water filter filled with debris, causing restricted water flow.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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