MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL 30K THINSERT ULTRASONIC INSERT; SCALER, ULTRASONIC

Catalog Number 81551

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problem Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

While no serious injury resulted in this event, 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.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 using a cavitron 30k thinsert, the insert was getting hot.The hygienist stated the insert caused a small blister on their finger that has since remediated.No medical attention was required.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned device was evaluated and found to have a clogged tip.When the tip is clogged, the insert tends to get hot because there is no water to keep the tip cool.Also, a dhr review was conducted with no discrepancies noted.

• Brand Name: 30K THINSERT ULTRASONIC INSERT
• Type of Device: SCALER, ULTRASONIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL; 1301 smile way; york PA 17404
• Manufacturer (Section G): DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL; 1301 smile way; york PA 17404
• Manufacturer Contact: helen lewis ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; suite 60w; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494229
• MDR Report Key: 5718549
• MDR Text Key: 48200508
• Report Number: 2424472-2016-00042
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ELC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K052334
• 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: 05/11/2016

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: 81551
• Device Lot Number: 5210
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/07/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/11/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/10/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/18/2016
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 68 YR