inforMED
InjuryHTT

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

Received Mar 16, 2011 · Event occurred Feb 18, 2011

Report 2648666-2011-00075 · MDR key 2032658

Device

Generic name

Bur

Catalog number

0375951000

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Overheating of Device

Patient

UNK

  • Burn, Thermal

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFO WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS CONCERNED WITH THE HEAT COMING FROM THE SHEATH OF THE UNIT AFTER THE UNIT CAUSED BURNS DURING A DECOMPRESSION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE UNIT WAS DISCARDED.