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MalfunctionEMG

VANTAGE 151 EXTR FCPS SER

Received May 21, 2014 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2014

Report 2523190-2014-00028 · MDR key 3897123

Device

Generic name

M51 - General Dentistry

Catalog number

V90-151-SG

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

46 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

TO DATE THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED ON THE REPORTED INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER INITIALLY REPORTED BROKEN TIP. ON (B)(6) 2014 DENTAL ASSISTANT REPORTS NO HARM DONE, NO RISK FOR HARM UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, MEASURES TO PREVENT SWALLOWING PIECES ARE USED. DOCTOR WAS DOING AN EXTRACTION AND ONE OF THE JAWS BROKE OFF AND WAS IMMEDIATELY RETRIEVED.