MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH MIDWEST TRADITION PLUS FIXED BACK END; HANDPIECE, AIR-POWERED, DENTAL

Catalog Number 770044

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problem Burn(s) (1757)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There has been a previous report received 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.During evaluation found cap was stuck inwards position causing friction from the turbine.Also cap bearing failed and rotor came in contact with cap.

Event Description

It was reported that a midwest tradition handpiece overheated during use and burned a patient's cheek; no intervention was required.

• Brand Name: MIDWEST TRADITION PLUS FIXED BACK END
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, AIR-POWERED, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH; fabrikstrasse 31; bensheim, D-646 25; GM D-64625
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH; fabrikstrasse 31; bensheim, D-646 25; GM D-64625
• Manufacturer Contact: helen lewis ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; suite 60w; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494229
• MDR Report Key: 7601160
• MDR Text Key: 111862988
• Report Number: 9614977-2018-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K963050
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/14/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/14/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 770044
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/21/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1