FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

1.1MM MDI SURGICAL DRILL (STERILE)

MDR report key: 2577504 · Received May 14, 2012

Report

Report Number
3005174370-2012-00013
Event Type
Other
Date Received
May 14, 2012
Date of Event
April 27, 2012
Report Date
April 27, 2012
Manufacturer
3M ESPE DENTAL PRODUCTS
Product Code
DZA
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MN, US
Reporter Occupation
DENTIST

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THIS PRODUCT HAS A FAVORABLE CLINICAL USE HISTORY, WITH ONLY INFREQUENT REPORTS OF DRILLS BREAKING BEING REPORTED TO 3M ESPE. THE CONSULTANT IMPLANTOLOGIST AND 3M ESPE PERSONNEL DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRILLING TECHNIQUE (INCLUDING USE OF COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER AND KEEPING THE DRILLING MOVING WHEN REMOVING FROM THE SITE) TO MINIMIZE RISK OF DRILL BREAKAGE WITH THE DENTAL PROFESSIONAL.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING DRILLING OF A PILOT HOLE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF AN IMPLANT, ABOUT A 5MM LONG PORTION OF THE DRILL BROKE OFF IN THE MANDIBLE OF A PT. UPON CONSULTATION WITH A DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGIST, A DECISION WAS MADE TO LEAVE THE BROKEN PORTION OF THE IMPLANT IN THE JAW.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 1.1MM MDI SURGICAL DRILL (STERILE) DENTAL DRILL DZA 3M ESPE DENTAL PRODUCTS S1011 35010413

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other