White Teeth Letter To Electric Dental Handpiece Manufacturers Regarding Reports Of Overheating And Patient Burns

NOTICE of Safety Concern for Electric Dental Handpieces and AccessoriesCertified Mail â?? Return Receipt Requested August 20, 2010Dear __________:On December 12, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a public health notification alerting the public that the Agency had received reports of patient burns from electric dental handpieces. Since this communication, the FDA has received numerous additional reports, some detailing serious patient injuries, including third degree burns.We are requesting your assistance in correcting the problems associated with patients being severely burned from overheating electric dental handpieces during dental procedures. We are also reminding you of your responsibilities as a manufacturer to comply with FDA requirements for medical devices ...MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.