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MalfunctionEBC

TOOTH CONDITIONER GEL

Received Aug 21, 2001 · Event occurred Aug 8, 2001

Report 2515379-2001-00011 · MDR key 348560

Device

Generic name

Dental Restorative Material

Manufacturer

L.d. Caulk

Model number

NA

Catalog number

646125

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Difficult to Remove
  • Physical Resistance

Patient

*

  • Contamination, chemical
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A DENTIST WAS HAVING TROUBLE EXTRUDING TOOTH CONDITIONER GEL FROM THE SYRINGE AFTER THE FIRST OR SECOND USE. HE PRESSED SO HARD ON THE SYRINGE THAT THE TIP OF THE SYRINGE CAME OFF AND MATERIAL WENT ON THE PT'S SHIRT, FACE, AND UP THE PT'S NOSE. THE PT WAS TREATED IMMEDIATELY WITH A NASAL WASH. THERE WAS NO INJURY.