MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH MIDWEST E PLUS 1:5 HIGH SPEED CONTRA ANGLE ATTACHMENT; HANDPIECE, AIR-POWERED, DENTAL

Catalog Number 875205

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problems Burn(s) (1757); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

This report summarizes 21 malfunction events where a midwest e plus 1:5 high speed contra angle attachment handpiece overheated.20 events resulted in no injury.1 event resulted in the patient being slightly burned with no intervention.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional serial numbers included in this report: (b)(6).20 of 21 devices were returned for evaluation.We are awaiting the return of 1 device.Evaluation of one device found it to be within specification.Evaluation of 1 device found to have incompatiable component and the turbine needed to be replaced.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of three devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of three devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance and lubrication.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of two devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance and lubrication.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance and lubrication.The device had debris build-up.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The device did not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of three devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.This device had a deformation issue (dent).The device did not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of four devices found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The devices had debris build-up.The devices did not heat up during evaluation.The devices were repaired and returned to the customer.Evaluation of one device found excessive wear due to a lack of proper maintenance.The devices had debris build-up.A friction problem was identified from pressure on the cap.This device had a deformation issue (dent).The device did not heat up during evaluation.The device was repaired and returned to the customer.

• Brand Name: MIDWEST E PLUS 1:5 HIGH SPEED CONTRA ANGLE ATTACHMENT
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, AIR-POWERED, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH; fabrikstrasse 31; bensheim, hessen D-646 25; GM D-64625
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH; fabrikstrasse 31; bensheim, hessen D-646 25; GM D-64625
• Manufacturer Contact: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494593
• MDR Report Key: 18556636
• MDR Text Key: 333403827
• Report Number: 9614977-2023-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFB
• UDI-Device Identifier: E2768752050
• UDI-Public: E2768752050
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K972436
• Number of Events Reported: 21
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: 875205
• Patient Sequence Number: 1