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MalfunctionEGS

CONTRA ANGLE 20:1, IMPLANT HANDPIECE

Received Jul 12, 2018 · Event occurred Oct 25, 2017

Report 9680741-2018-00004 · MDR key 7681218

Device

Generic name

Contra Angle 20:1

Manufacturer

Nouvag Ag

Model number

5053NOU

Catalog number

5053NOU

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PER COMPLAINT#: (B)(4), COMPLAINANT (DENTIST) REPORTS A DEVICE MALFUNCTION FOR VENDOR PART, NOUVAG IMPLANT MACHINE MD11, IN WHICH THE LATCH SYSTEM ON HANDPIECE FAILED AND BURR FELL OUT OF HANDPIECE INTO PT'S MOUTH DURING A CLINICAL DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED IN THE SAME VISIT AND NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

Remedial action

  • Repair