| Catalog Number |
A080322100203 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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In this event it is reported that protaper next x2 3files 21mm file broke during use.It was attempted to remove the broken part by ultrasound, it was separated twice, and 1.5mm remained at the root tip.There is no patient injury occurred.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As a result of this malfunction, the potential for surgical intervention exists to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function as evidenced by previous reported events with similar files.This event, therefore, is reportable per 21cfr part 803.The device was not returned for evaluation.However, the lot number was provided and retained-product testing and/or dhr review are involved product that broke during use was not returned and cannot be analyzed.Moreover, no unused file is available for evaluation.Nothing unusual to report was found during dhr review (batch #1719841).Root causes are not identified.We will track this kind of event and monitor the trend.Root causes are not identified.All complaints are monitored through the monthly product surveillance committee and a corrective action could be determined by the committee.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Summary: involved product that broke during use was not returned and cannot be analyzed.Moreover, no unused file is available for evaluation.Nothing unusual to report was found during dhr review (batch #1719841).Root causes are not identified.We will track this kind of event and monitor the trend.
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