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MalfunctionHTT

UNKNOWN_INSTRUMENTSTIRE_PRODUCT

Received Aug 26, 2016 · Event occurred Jul 29, 2016

Report 0001811755-2016-02014 · MDR key 5908301

Device

Generic name

Unknown

Catalog number

UNK_ICO

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BUR BREAKAGE CAN BE MULTIFACTORIAL: USER APPLIED SIDE LOADING, BUR EXPOSURE, RUNNING SPEED AS WELL AS ATTACHMENT AND DRILL CONDITIONS. THE ROOT CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE CONDUCTED AT THE MANUFACTURER A BROKEN BUR WAS FOUND INSIDE THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, AND THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE CONDUCTED AT THE MANUFACTURER A BROKEN BUR WAS FOUND INSIDE THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, AND THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.