In this event it was reported that a cavitron 30k fsi-pwr-100 insert tip overheated and burned a patient while they were under anesthesia.The patient, who is a physician, did not seek medical attention at the time of the event.However, the patient has informed the dentist that they will require plastic surgery to correct a scar that resulted from the burn.
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Therefore, because surgical intervention is required to preclude permanent damage, this event is reportable 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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