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MalfunctionHTT

5.5MM 6 FLUTE UNHOODED BARREL BUR, FORMULA (5BX)

Received Mar 3, 2010 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2010

Report 2648666-2010-00149 · MDR key 1644529

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375951200

Lot number

10043CE2

Product problems

  • Flaked

Patient

UNK

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD METAL FLAKING IN 4 OF THEIR LAST 5 SHOULDER PROCEDURES. ALLEGEDLY, THE SHAVER ALMOST APPEARS TO STUTTER OR SKIP. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT DIFFERENT HANDPIECES, FOOTPEDALS AND TPS CONSOLES WERE USED AND THE METAL IS STILL BEING SEEN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.