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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

Model 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.