| 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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Event or Problem Description
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This report summarizes 28 malfunction events where a midwest e pro 1:5 high speed contra angle attachment handpiece overheated.25 events resulted in no injury.3 events resulted in patient being slightly burned with no intervention.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional serial numbers included in this report: (b)(6).27 of 28 devices were returned for evaluation.Evaluation of one device found it to be within specification.One device will not be returned for evaluation.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.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 and lubrication.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.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 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 not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of twelve 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 customers.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).The device did not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of nine 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 customers.
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