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EXPLORER SE #23

Received Nov 18, 2003 · Event occurred Nov 13, 2003

Report 2411236-2003-10504 · MDR key 496466

Device

Generic name

Dental Instrument

Model number

*

Catalog number

100 3620

Lot number

0103

Product problems

  • Tip breakage

Patient

33 YR

  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TIP OF EXPLORER BROKE OFF DURING A DENTAL PROCEDURE. PT SWALLOWED TIP-WENT TO E.R. FOR X-RAYS.