Catalog Number 2296101316 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/31/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a dental extraction surgery, the bur broke at the cutting end.It was also reported that there were no adverse consequences and no delays as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a dental extraction surgery, the bur broke at the cutting end.It was also reported that there were no adverse consequences and no delays as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results indicate that contact with metal along with off axis cutting could have contributed to the bur breaking.The ifu of handpieces associated with this device warn the user against this type of use: "do not apply excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, with a cutting accessory.Applying excessive pressure, especially during high operating speeds, may cause the cutting accessory to bend significantly or fracture.Failure to comply may cause tissue damage, loss of tactile control or the ejection of cutting accessory pieces at a high velocity." the quality investigation is complete.
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