MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VDW GMBH WST 6:1 F. VDW.GOLD/SILVER; HANDPIECE, CONTRA- AND RIGHT-ANGLE ATTACHMENT, DENTAL

Catalog Number V0V041079000000

Device Problems Failure to Align (2522); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There has been a previous report received with a similar device 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.

Event Description

In this event it is reported that a wst 6:1 f.Vdw.Gold/silver contra angle won't hold files.No injury occurred.

Manufacturer Narrative

After inspection found head drive and collet defective, tool is heavily soiled.

• Brand Name: WST 6:1 F. VDW.GOLD/SILVER
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, CONTRA- AND RIGHT-ANGLE ATTACHMENT, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): VDW GMBH; bayerwaldstrasse 15; munich bayern 81737 ; GM 81737
• Manufacturer (Section G): VDW GMBH; bayerwaldstrasse 15; munich bayern 81737 ; GM 81737
• Manufacturer Contact: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 west philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178457511
• MDR Report Key: 14016550
• MDR Text Key: 295865148
• Report Number: 9611053-2022-00518
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EGS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: V0V041079000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/29/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1