| Catalog Number |
875105 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Burn(s) (1757); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional serial numbers included in this report: (b)(6).23 of 24 devices were returned for evaluation.We are awaiting the return of 1 device.Evaluation of two devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance and lubrication.The devices had debris build-up.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customers.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance and lubrication.The device had debris build-up.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The device did not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.This device had a deformation issue (dent).The device did not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of two devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customers.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The device did heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The device had debris build-up.The device did heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The device had debris build-up.This device had a deformation issue (dent).A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The device did heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of two devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The devices had debris build-up.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The devices did heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of six devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The devices had debris build-up.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of six devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The devices had debris build-up.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.
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Event or Problem Description
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This report summarizes 24 malfunction events where a midwest e pro 1:5 high speed contra angle attachment handpiece overheated.18 events resulted in no injury.5 events resulted in the patient being slightly burned with no intervention.1 event resulted in the patient being burned and treated with an otc medication.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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