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MalfunctionDYN

SALIVA EJECTOR

Received Oct 15, 1998 · Event occurred Sep 8, 1998

Report MW1014801 · MDR key 193443

Device

Generic name

Disposable Clear With Blue Tip

Manufacturer

Henry Schein, Inc.

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Material Separation

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SALIVA INJECTOR BEING USED TO SUCTION TODDLER'S ORAL CAVITY DURING A PROCEDURE. THE BLUE TIP OF THE EJECTOR CAME OFF AND WAS MANUALLY RETRIEVED BY STAFF. NO HARM TO PT.