MalfunctionHTT
5.5MM 6 FLUTE BARREL BUR - HOLLOW, FORMULA (5BX)
Received Apr 23, 2010 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2010
Report 2648666-2010-00173 · MDR key 1667745
Device
Product problems
- Thermal Decomposition of Device
- Overheating of Device
Patient
UNK
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUR GOT HOT AND ALLEGEDLY BURNT THROUGH THE SURGEON'S GLOVE. THERE WAS REPORTEDLY NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR DOCTOR, HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY OF ABOUT 15 SECONDS.