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MalfunctionDYN

DEFEND GENTLE - JECT

Received Oct 20, 2005 · Event occurred Sep 30, 2005

Report 2435126-2005-00001 · MDR key 757079

Device

Generic name

Saliva Ejector

Model number

SE-8000

Catalog number

SE-8000

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Loose

Patient

NA

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DENTIST CALLED THE SALES REP ADVISING THAT THE TIP OF THE SALIVA EJECTOR HAD COME LOOSE. DENTIST NOTICED THIS WHEN PLACING IN PATIENT'S MOUTH, SO NO HARM WAS INFLICTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

WE PLAN TO CHANGE GLUE TO AN ALTERNATIVE GLUE AFTER WE HAVE TESTED POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS THOROUGHLY.

Remedial action

  • Recall
  • Replace