MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VDW GMBH RECIPROC FILES 6X; FILE, PULP CANAL, ENDODONTIC

Catalog Number V040212025025

Device Problem Unintended Compatibility (4047)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As a result of this malfunction, the potential for surgical intervention exists to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function as evidenced by previous reported events with similar files.This event, therefore, is reportable per 21 cfr 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 reciproc files 6x reportedly does not hold in contra angle.Reportedly no injury.Additional information has been requested, we are unsure of exactly the issue as of this mdr.Any additional information received will be submitted once it is received.

• Brand Name: RECIPROC FILES 6X
• Type of Device: FILE, PULP CANAL, ENDODONTIC
• 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: 16434795
• MDR Text Key: 310139312
• Report Number: 9611053-2023-00744
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EKS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date: 02/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: V040212025025
• Device Lot Number: 406063
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/20/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1