INSTITUT STRAUMANN AG BLT TAP, 4.1, L25MM, SST/TAN; ACCESSORIES, IMPLANT, DENTAL, ENDOSSEOUS - DENTAL IMPLANT ACCESORIES
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Catalog Number 026.0010 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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Event Date 10/24/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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On april 14th, 2021 straumann usa, llc received a written summons which contained the following information: on (b)(6) 2018 patient had dental implant surgery in area upper tooth #8.During surgery dentist dropped a foreign body, which appears to have been the tap of the hand piece being used for the implant surgery.The foreign body was dropped down the patients throat and was aspirated where it lodged in the lower lobe of the patient's right lung.Patient had x-ray confirming metal tool in the patient's lung.Patient underwent surgery and had a lobectomy of that part of his lower right lobe which enveloped the foreign body.Further documentation states that the drill bit did not stay properly retained in the connector as it appears to be missing an o-ring or spring to keep it retained in the connector.Patient underwent multiple procedures and lost part of his lung.No further information regarding patients' follow-up surgery is provided.
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