INTRAMATIC LUX CONTRA ANGEL 25 LHA
Report
- Report Number
- 3003637274-2014-00006
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 14, 2014
- Date of Event
- December 1, 2013
- Report Date
- December 23, 2013
- Manufacturer
- KAVO DENTAL GMBH
- Product Code
- EFB
- PMA / PMN Number
- K073478
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- DENTIST
Narratives
THE ANALYSIS DID SHOW THAT THE BEARINGS HAVE BEEN GRINDING. ALSO THE WATER SPRAY HAS BEEN CLOGGED AND THE BUR GUIDE HAS BEEN BROKE. THE HANDPIECE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED SINCE 2007. THE HEAT UP WAS REPRODUCIBLE DURING A SHORT TEST RUN. ALL FINDINGS BESIDE THE CLOGGED WATER SPRAY ARE THE RESULT OF THE NORMAL WEAR PROCESS. THE WORN BEARINGS CAUSE A HIGHER FRICTION AND HENCE A INCREASE OF TEMPERATURE, THE CLOGGED WATER SPRAY CAUSES ALSO A REDUCED COOLING OF THE HANDPIECE. THE USER INSTRUCTION STATES THAT ONLY FAULT FREE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE USED. A VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION TEST PRIOR TO EACH TREATMENT IS MANDATORY. REPORTED DUDE TO THE 2 YEAR PRESUMPTION RULE.
DURING A STANDARD DENTAL TREATMENT THE HANDPIECE GOT HOT AND BURNED THE PT ON LIP. THE BURN WAS SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN A PEA PER DENTAL OFFICE. THE BURN WAS TREATED WITH SOME OTC OINTMENTS. NO MEDICAL CARE WAS NECESSARY. DENTAL OFFICE DOES NOT RECALL THE PATIENTS NAME, HENCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SUPPLY PATIENTS AGE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34862 | INTRAMATIC LUX CONTRA ANGEL 25 LHA | DENTAL HANDPIECE | EFB | KAVO DENTAL GMBH | 25 LHA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |