inforMED
InjuryHTT

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

Received Apr 3, 2012 · Event occurred Mar 6, 2012

Report 2648666-2012-00108 · MDR key 2522223

Device

Generic name

Barrel Bur

Catalog number

0375951000

Lot number

11339CE2

Product problems

  • Material Discolored
  • Overheating of Device
  • Naturally Worn

Patient

UNK

  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDPIECE AND BUR SHAFT GOT HOT. FURTHER IT CAUSED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON THE SHOULDER OF THE PT. WHEN THE BUR UNIT WAS REMOVED FROM THE HANDPIECE, IT WAS BLACK AND LOOKED WORN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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