MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY MAILLEFER X-SMART ENDO MOTOR WITH CONTRA ANGLE HANDPIECE; HANDPIECE, DIRECT DRIVE, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number A100400000000

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Output Problem (3005)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There has been a previous report received with a similar device 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.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 x-smart contra angle won't hold files; no injury resulted.

Manufacturer Narrative

X-smart cartridge.Various mechanical problem.I note that the cartridge is blocked.

• Brand Name: X-SMART ENDO MOTOR WITH CONTRA ANGLE HANDPIECE
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, DIRECT DRIVE, AC-POWERED
• 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: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494593
• MDR Report Key: 12727860
• MDR Text Key: 281006301
• Report Number: 8031010-2021-00260
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EKX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K990682
• 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: 01/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: A100400000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/01/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1