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MalfunctionEMG

PLANERT CROWN DILATING FORCEPS 140MM

Received Apr 23, 2019

Report 9610612-2019-00280 · MDR key 8541701

Device

Generic name

Dental

Manufacturer

Aesculap Ag

Model number

DP788R

Catalog number

DP788R

Lot number

52446039

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AESCULAP INC. (IMPORTER, REGISTRATION NO. 2916714) IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT ON BEHALF OF AESCULAP AG (MANUFACTURER, REGISTRATION NO. 9610612). EXEMPTION NUMBER: E2014018. MANUFACTURING SITE EVALUATION: INVESTIGATION ON-GOING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / INVESTIGATION RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE PLANERT CROWN-DILATING FORCEP. DURING A DENTAL PROCEDURE, THE INSTRUMENT BROKE. THERE WAS NO DELAY OR INJURY AND NO INTERVENTION NEEDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED.