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MalfunctionHTT

4.0MM 6 FLUTE BARREL BUR - HOLLOW, FORMULA (5BX)

Received Mar 3, 2010 · Event occurred Feb 18, 2010

Report 2648666-2010-00119 · MDR key 1628673

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375941000

Lot number

09290CE2

Product problems

  • Flaked
  • Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown

Patient

UNK

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT 3 OF THE 5 BLADES FROM ONE BOX FLAKED WHILE IN THE PT. IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED THAT ALL PIECES OF THE BLADE WERE ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.