MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LARES RESEARCH LARES RESEARCH; HIGH-SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECE

Model Number PROSTYLE SF 557

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 07/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was inspected and the spindle was cracked.No cause for the crack was determined.

Event Description

Dr indicated burs keep coming out of high-speed handpiece during dental procedures.

• Brand Name: LARES RESEARCH
• Type of Device: HIGH-SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECE
• Manufacturer (Section D): LARES RESEARCH; 295 lockheed avenue; chico CA 95973
• Manufacturer (Section G): LARES RESEARCH; 295 lockheed avenue; chico CA 95973
• Manufacturer Contact: bruce holderbein ; 295 lockheed avenue; chico, CA 95973 ; 5303451767
• MDR Report Key: 17303070
• MDR Text Key: 319477247
• Report Number: 2916440-2023-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141221
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PROSTYLE SF 557
• Device Catalogue Number: 13124-222
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/10/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1