| Model Number |
UI30SSXT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
09/10/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported that during a dental cleaning procedure the tip of ultrasonic insert detached from the handpiece and it split the patient lip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device subject of the reported event wasn't returned to hu-friedy for evaluation.The device history record for the subject lot was reviewed and no abnormalities were noted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device subject of the reported event was returned to hu-friedy for evaluation.Evaluation found that the breakage may be due to dropped, or misused insert.The reprocessing of hu-friedy dental hand instruments and accessories states "inspect all instruments after the cleaning and rinsing step for corrosion, damaged surfaces, and impurities.Do not use damaged instruments.".
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