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MalfunctionEMN

JACK SCALER

Received Feb 3, 2020 · Event occurred Jan 30, 2020

Report MW5092728 · MDR key 9665595

Device

Generic name

Scaler, Periodontic

Manufacturer

Pdt, Inc.

Model number

R138

Product problems

  • Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CATASTROPHIC INSTRUMENT FAILURE OF APPROXIMATELY 20-30 INSTRUMENTS, PURCHASED SINCE 2018. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).