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MalfunctionHTT

5.0MM 12 FLUTE BARREL BUR, - HOLLOW, FORMULA (5BX)

Received Apr 27, 2009 · Event occurred Mar 16, 2009

Report 2648666-2009-00072 · MDR key 1431790

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375951112

Lot number

07352CE2

Product problems

  • Metal Shedding Debris

Patient

UNK

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON NOTICED THAT METAL PARTS WERE SHAVING FROM THE BUR. ALLEGEDLY, IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE LITTLE METAL PIECES.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADD'L INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.