InjuryEHK
CRESCENT RINN A DIVISION OF DENTSPLY
Received Feb 25, 2004
Report MW1031339 · MDR key 514804
Device
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
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- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RUBBER CUP POPS OFF FROM THE PLASTIC SHAFT IF THE PT EVEN BITES LIGHTLY ON THIS ATTACHMENT CAUSING EITHER A CHOKING OR ASPIRATION RISK. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO PT, BUT REPORTER IS CONCERNED THAT A HIGH RISK IS POSSIBLE IF THE CAP COMES OFF.