MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY MAILLEFER X-SMART PLUS; CONTROLLER, FOOT, HANDPIECE AND CORD

Catalog Number A103200000000

Device Problems Retraction Problem (1536); Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

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.Please note that while this product is not sold in the us, it is considered similar to products that are marketed in the us by dentsply sirona.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 was reported that a xsmart plus suddenly goes into auto reverse mode; no injury resulted.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was evaluated and found to have various mechanical issues.The device also makes an unusual noise and the movement is not fluid.The device was replaced under warranty.

• Brand Name: X-SMART PLUS
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, FOOT, HANDPIECE AND CORD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY MAILLEFER; chemin du verger 3; ballaigues, 1338 ; SZ 1338
• Manufacturer (Section G): NAKANISHI INC.; 700 shimohinata; kanuma-shi, 322-8 666; JA 322-8666
• Manufacturer Contact: helen lewis ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; suite 60w; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494229
• MDR Report Key: 7259432
• MDR Text Key: 99999570
• Report Number: 8031010-2018-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EBW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: A103200000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2018
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1