MalfunctionHTT
CARBIDE BUR, SIDE CUTTING
Received Nov 4, 2010 · Event occurred Oct 29, 2010
Report 1905880 · MDR key 1905880
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
56 YR
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
BURR TIP BROKE OFF IN THE TOOTH SOCKET. TWO X-RAYS WERE INCONCLUSIVE BECAUSE OF SCATTER FROM PATIENT'S RESTORATIONS. MD FELT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RETRIEVAL OF BROKEN INSTRUMENT OUTWEIGHED BENEFITS.