MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARIBEX NOMAD PRO; EXTRAORAL SOURCE X-RAY SYSTEM

Model Number NOMAD PRO

Device Problem Melted (1385)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/18/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The battery handset and charging cradle were returned and undergoing investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted upon the investigation completion.

Event Description

A local aribex distributor informed us that a nomad pro handset had partially melted on the charging station.There were no injuries reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The analysis of the returned device has been completed.Our records indicate that the device was assembled in july 2012.The handset was manufactured in october 2012.The returned unit was inspected visually and by x-ray.The investigation found evidence of heavily applied dental office cleaners and fluid ingress into the interior of the handset.It was determined that there was a short circuit in the upper and lower battery pack circuit boards that lead to the battery failure.No injuries were reported.The nomad pro operator manual provides instructions on the proper care, cleaning, and maintenance of the device.This concludes our investigation.

• Brand Name: NOMAD PRO
• Type of Device: EXTRAORAL SOURCE X-RAY SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARIBEX; 11727 fruehauf drive; charlotte NC 28273
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARIBEX; 11727 fruehauf drive; charlotte NC 28273
• Manufacturer Contact: erika martin ; 11727 fruehauf drive; charlotte, NC 28273 ; 7045877241
• MDR Report Key: 5371399
• MDR Text Key: 36462300
• Report Number: 1017522-2016-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EHD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K081664
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/18/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/15/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Dental Assistant
• Device Model Number: NOMAD PRO
• Device Catalogue Number: 0.850.00009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/07/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/18/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/09/2012
• 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