ROOT FILLERS -L-
Report
- Report Number
- 9611053-2018-00174
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 31, 2018
- Report Date
- December 12, 2018
- Manufacturer
- DENTSPLY VDW GMBH
- Product Code
- EIY
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AU
- Reporter Occupation
- DENTIST
Narratives
MULTIPLE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO OBTAIN THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION AND THE LOT NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED FOR RETAINED-PRODUCT TESTING AND/OR DHR REVIEW.
THERE HAS BEEN A PREVIOUS REPORT WITH THE SAME PRODUCT WHERE THIS MALFUNCTION RESULTED IN A SERIOUS INJURY. THEREFORE, IT MUST BE PRESUMED THAT RECURRENCE OF THIS MALFUNCTION COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR REQUIRE MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO PRECLUDE SUCH. AS SUCH, THIS EVENT IS REPORTABLE PER 21CFR PART 803. THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION, THOUGH HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED AS OF THIS REPORT. EVALUATION RESULTS WILL BE SUBMITTED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
IN THIS EVENT IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ROOT FILLER BROKE IN A PATIENT'S TOOTH. THE TOOTH WAS FILLED WITH BROKEN PART INCORPORATED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 863026 | ROOT FILLERS -L- | INSTRUMENT, FILLING, PLASTIC, DENTAL | EIY | DENTSPLY VDW GMBH | NA | UNK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |