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GENTLEPOWER LUX CONTRA ANGLE 25LPA

Received Jan 11, 2008 · Event occurred Dec 11, 2007

Report 8010493-2008-00001 · MDR key 977546

Device

Generic name

Dental Handpieces And Accessories

Model number

25LPA

Catalog number

1002.1526

Product problems

  • Overheating of Device

Patient

YR

  • Burn, Thermal
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HEAD OF HANDPIECE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED BURN TO PT'S LIP. PT WAS PRESCRIBED OINTMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BEARINGS WERE WORN AND GRITTY IN DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND SHAFT. HEAD DAMAGED, MEDIUM DEBRIS LEVEL. OFFICE WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE DEBRIS LEVEL IN HANDPIECE AND DENTED HEAD. PROPER MAINTENANCE TO HANDPIECE WAS DISCUSSED. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION WAS REVIEWED WITH THE OFFICE. OFFICE WAS INFORMED TO RUN HANDPIECE THROUGH A SECOND CLEANING CYCLE IF BLACK OR DARK GREY SPRAY WAS SEEN AFTER CLEANING.