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MalfunctionEMN

SCALER

Received Nov 16, 2022

Report 1416605-2022-00009 · MDR key 15808822

Device

Generic name

Scaler

Product 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.