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MalfunctionHTT

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

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

Report 2648666-2010-00297 · MDR key 1767632

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375951000

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Flaked
  • Metal Shedding Debris

Patient

UNK

  • No Code Available

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 SUBACHROMIAL DECOMPRESSION AND THE FLAKING OCCURRED WHILE THE BED OF THE ACHROMIUM WAS BEING FLATTENED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.