MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SPSMEDICAL SUPPLY CORP. A DIV. OF CROSSTEX INTL. DENTAPURE 365 DAY INDEPENDENT WATER BOTTLE CARTRIDGE; DENTAPURE CARTRIDGE

Model Number DP365B

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation of the reported event is currently in process.A follow-up mdr will be submitted when additional information becomes available.

Event Description

The user facility reported that patients experienced an "iodine taste" in their mouth and "felt sick" from the dentapure cartridge attached to their waterline.The user facility did not disclose if medical treatment was sought or administered.

Manufacturer Narrative

The dentapure 365 day independent water bottle cartridge is a water purification system that connects to waterlines to reduce bacteria from water supplied through dental instruments.It was reported that no patients swallowed the water, and no medical treatment was sought or administered.The user facility returned three dentapure cartridges for evaluation ((b)(6)).No issues were noted.Crosstex spsmedical has made several attempts to obtain clarification from the customer to understand if the device is being used in accordance with the instructions for use.To date, crosstex spsmedical has not obtained a response.The dentapure 365 day independent water bottle cartridge instructions for use states, "if package seal is broken or cartridge appears dry, wrap the cartridge in newspaper and dispose of it in the trash.Once the cartridge is in place, the supply water will pass through the cartridge's iodinated resin bed, purifying the water delivered by the dental instrument.To maintain a continuous iodine presence within the dental tubing, install a new cartridge immediately after removing the used cartridge.The cartridge must be left in place during times that the dental unit is not used (weekends, vacations, etc).Adherence to cdc/ada guidelines for aseptic procedures including a 2 minute morning flush, a 20-30 second flush between patients, and hand piece sterilization must be continued after the installation of the cartridge.The bottle in water bottle systems must be emptied each night and the empty bottle replaced on the manifold.Prior to daily use, wash the inside of the bottle and rinse thoroughly.Wipe down the outside of the cartridge, and make sure the intake end is not obstructed.Fill with fresh water each morning before its first use.The dentapure dp40b cartridge must be changed after 40 liters of water usage, or if records of usage are not kept, after 60 calendar days of installation.Change the cartridge if the level of iodine output falls to less than 0.5 ppm.Use iodine sensitive test strips to verify performance.See the chart below for suggested change intervals.To change cartridge, follow installation instructions.Remove the used cartridge and install the new dentapure cartridge.Operate the dental instrument to check flow and verify that the unit is ready for use.Install a new water check-off sheet.Dispose of the old cartridge according to disposal instructions.Shut off water to dental unit when not in use." no additional issues have been reported.

• Brand Name: DENTAPURE 365 DAY INDEPENDENT WATER BOTTLE CARTRIDGE
• Type of Device: DENTAPURE CARTRIDGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SPSMEDICAL SUPPLY CORP. A DIV. OF CROSSTEX INTL.; 6789 west henrietta rd; rush NY 14543
• Manufacturer (Section G): SPSMEDICAL SUPPLY CORP. A DIV. OF CROSSTEX INTL.; 6789 west henrietta rd.; rush NY 14543
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel davy ; 6789 west henrietta rd.; rush, NY 14543 ; 4403927453
• MDR Report Key: 17737295
• MDR Text Key: 323313380
• Report Number: 1319130-2023-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EIA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50732224005503
• UDI-Public: 50732224005503
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DP365B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1