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MalfunctionHTT

SIDECUTTING BUR, MEDIUM, TAPERED 0.8 X 4.9MM

Received May 22, 2009 · Event occurred Apr 17, 2009

Report 1017294-2009-00070 · MDR key 1446080

Device

Generic name

Burr, Orthopedic

Manufacturer

Conmed Linvatec

Model number

NA

Catalog number

00509121500

Lot number

BBD96937

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

21 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

TO DATE CONMED LINVATEC HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PRODUCT FOR EVAL. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE AND COMPLETION OF AN EVAL. ASSOCIATED MDR: 1017294-2009-00071.

Description of Event or Problem

THE USER REPORTED THAT DURING USE OF THIS SIDE CUTTING BUR TO PERFORM A TOOTH EXTRACTION, THE TIP BROKE. ALL DETACHED PIECES WERE RETRIEVED WITHOUT INJURY, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.