FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DENTAL BUR, SIZE 557

MDR report key: 29096 · Received December 28, 1995

Report

Report Number
MW4001001
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
December 28, 1995
Report Date
September 5, 1995
Manufacturer
L.D. CAULK CO.
Product Code
EJL
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

BUR HAS BEEN SHEARING OFF DURING ROUTINE USE. THE BUR BREAKS WHERE THE CUTTING EDGES MEET THE SHANK, AS WELL AS, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUR'S BURRING AREA. OFTEN SEVERAL BURS ARE REQUIRED FOR ONE PREPARATION. BURS WERE BREAKING RIGHT OUT OF THE PACKAGE (THEY WERE NOT STERILIZED). ON CONTRACT ACQUISITIONS OF 46,280 PACKAGES FACILITY RECEIVED ONLY TWO COMPLAINTS. FACILITY IS CONSIDERING SUBJECT COMPLAINTS ISOLATED INCIDENCES.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 DENTAL BUR, SIZE 557 DENTAL BUR EJL L.D. CAULK CO. 9503153089-665742

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 *