MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY LLC CAVITRON JET PLUS TAP-ON (DNA) G137; SCALER, ULTRASONIC

Catalog Number G137

Device Problems Restricted Flow rate (1248); Overheating of Device (1437); No Flow (2991)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

While using a cavitron jet plus g137, they allege that they have minimal water and the handpiece is heating up, no injury resulted.

Manufacturer Narrative

There has been a previous report received where lack of water flow has caused an overheating insert.Since an overheating insert could necessitate medical/surgical intervention to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function, this malfunction would be likely to cause/contribute to a serious injury should it recur.As such, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Root cause: emh hp;cable,conn/gun cable damaged.Debris buildup in the handpiece cable and leaking water around the water turn knob continuous water leaking due to debris buildup in the water system not allowing the solenoid to close completely.Jet-mate has a bent contact pin.Manifold has bad regulation resulting in inconsistent powder flow.Cracked powder bowl (has a different screw that is going through the top cover of powder bowel).Baffle is damaged.No operation with the wireless foot pedal.No powder flow due to a clogged y-fitting.Debris build in the water filter.Note: will replace damaged/worn components and recalibrate unit to factory specs upon estimate approval.(this unit looks like it has been previously open and worked on).

• Brand Name: CAVITRON JET PLUS TAP-ON (DNA) G137
• 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: 18564643
• MDR Text Key: 333496435
• Report Number: 2424472-2024-00003
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ELC
• UDI-Device Identifier: D00381614281
• UDI-Public: D00381614281
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K052334
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/13/2024

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: G137
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/23/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/23/2024
• 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