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MalfunctionGFI

PIEZOTOME M+ ROUNDED ANGLED LEFT SAW TIP

Received Aug 1, 2023 · Event occurred Jul 17, 2023

Report 17434220 · MDR key 17434220

Device

Generic name

Osteotome, Manual

Catalog number

RHS3L

Lot number

60507

Patient

5110 DA · Unknown

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DOCTOR HANDED PIEZOTOME HANDPIECE TO SURGICAL TECH AFTER USING IT. WHEN SURGICAL TECH CHECKED TO MAKE SURE TIP WAS STILL TIGHT ON PIEZOTOME HANDPIECE, THE SAW TIP FELL APART AND LANDED ON THE SURGICAL TECH'S MAYO STAND.