MalfunctionEMN
SCALER
Received Nov 16, 2022
Report 1416605-2022-00009 · MDR key 15808822
Device
Generic name
Scaler
Manufacturer
Hu-friedy Mfg. Co. LlcProduct problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
Unknown
- Abrasion
- Abrasion
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
HU-FRIEDY REQUESTED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE USER FACILITY REGARDING THE SCALER INCLUDING THE MODEL AND LOT NUMBER AND THAT THE DEVICE BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION; HOWEVER, THE USER FACILITY DECLINED. SHOULD WE OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DEVICE SUBJECT OF THIS EVENT, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE RESULTS OF OUR INVESTIGATION.
Description of Event or Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT UPON OPENING THE PACKAGING OF A SCALER THE DOCTOR OBTAINED A CUT ON HIS FINGER. THE USER FACILITY DID NOT DISCLOSE IF MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.