MalfunctionEAY
QHL75CURING LIGHT
Received May 14, 2001 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2001
Report 2515379-2001-00004 · MDR key 333296
Device
Generic name
Dental Curing Light
Manufacturer
L.d. CaulkModel number
506Catalog number
644656
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
- Component Falling
- Unintended Collision
Patient
37 YR
- Dural Tear
- Bleeding
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHEN THE DENTIST REMOVED THE LIGHT FROM CURING A COMPOSITE ON AN UPPER ARCH TOOTH, THE NOSE CONE FELL OFF AND HIT THE PATIENT'S NOSE LEAVING A 12MM LONG CUT ABOUT 2MM DEEP. THE DENTIST WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE BLEEDING BY APPLYING DIRECT PRESSURE. ACCORDING TO THE DENTIST NO GLASS OR DEBRIS ENTERED THE EYE.