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MalfunctionHTT

5.5MM 12 FLUTE BARREL BUR - HOLLOW, FORMULA (5BX)

Received Jul 13, 2010 · Event occurred Jun 17, 2010

Report 2648666-2010-00298 · MDR key 1767629

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375951012

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

UNK

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIT WAS FLAKING OFF METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE JOINT OF THE PT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CASE WAS A SUBACROMIAL DECOMPRESSION AND THE FLAKING OCCURRED WHILE THE BED OF THE ACROMIUM WAS BEING FLATTENED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.