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EXPLORER SE #23
Received Feb 17, 2004 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2003
Report 2411236-2004-10831 · MDR key 511767
Device
Generic name
Dental Instrument
Manufacturer
Shanghai Dental Instrument FactoryModel number
*Catalog number
1003620
Lot number
*
Product problems
- Break
Patient
*
- Nonresorbable materials, unretrieved in body
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
NOTIFICATION RECEIVED OF AN EXPLORER TIP BREAKING OFF IN A PT'S MOUTH. THE PT SUBSEQUENTLY SWALLOWED THE TIP. PT HAD X-RAYS TAKEN AND TO THE REPORTER'S KNOWLEDGE IS FINE.