MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY LLC BOBCAT PRO 115V DOM PACKED(DNA); SCALER, ULTRASONIC

Model Number G130

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Temperature Problem (3022)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

While no serious injury resulted in this event, there has been a previous report received where an overheating insert 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 results are not available as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.

Event Description

While the customer was using a g130 bobcat pro, they allege that the handpiece and insert tip was getting really hot to the touch.No injury was reported from the alleged event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Hp cable has a short condition causing the steri-mate to get warm and water hose is becoming brittle.Water solenoid has a slight water leak.

• Brand Name: BOBCAT PRO 115V DOM PACKED(DNA)
• Type of Device: SCALER, ULTRASONIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY LLC; 1301 smile way; york PA 17404
• Manufacturer (Section G): DENTSPLY LLC; 1301 smile way; york PA 17404
• Manufacturer Contact: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494593
• MDR Report Key: 14523277
• MDR Text Key: 300471825
• Report Number: 2424472-2022-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ELC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K033705
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/27/2022

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 Model Number: G130
• Device Catalogue Number: 81201
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/27/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/27/2022
• 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