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MalfunctionDYN

JB DENTAL SALIVA EJECTOR

Received Nov 3, 1997 · Event occurred Oct 22, 1997

Report 2523320-1997-00001 · MDR key 130440

Device

Generic name

Disposable Saliva Ejector

Model number

60

Catalog number

*

Lot number

97-60-41

Patient

*

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE DENTAL PROCEDURE ON A PT, THE EJECTOR TIP CAME OFF IN THE MOUTH. PT DID NOT SWALLOW THE TIP AS IT WAS REMOVED BEFORE THIS COULD OCCUR.

Remedial action

  • Replace