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MalfunctionHTT

ULTRAPOWER BUR, ROUND, 1.0MM

Received Nov 16, 2009 · Event occurred Oct 20, 2009

Report 1017294-2009-00183 · MDR key 1541653

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Surg, Orthopedic, Pneumatic

Manufacturer

Conmed Linvatec

Catalog number

00702122200

Lot number

BBD02660

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Delivered as Unsterile Product

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OUR (B) (4) DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT DURING RECEIVING AND INSPECTION OF THIS DEVICE, THEY FOUND THE BUR CAME LOOSE FROM THE INNER TRAY INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGE AND COMPROMISED STERILITY. THERE WAS NO PT INVOLVEMENT, INJURY OR SURGICAL DELAY RESULTING FROM THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

TO DATE, CONMED LINVATEC HAS NOT RECEIVED THIS DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. A F/U REPORT WILL BE SENT UPON RECEIPT/COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION.