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MalfunctionHTT

4.0MM 12 FLUTE BARREL BUR - HOLLOW, FORMULA (5BX)

Received Aug 31, 2010 · Event occurred Aug 13, 2010

Report 2648666-2010-00374 · MDR key 1826689

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375941012

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

Patient

UNK

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADD'L INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE NURSE OPENED THE BOX OF PRODUCT DURING PREPARATION FOR USE, A SMALL HOLE WAS NOTICED IN THE STERILE BARRIER OF THE PACKAGING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ANOTHER BOX OF PRODUCT WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND THUS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.