MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH MIDWEST E PLUS 1:5 HIGHSPEED ATTACHMENT; HANDPIECE, BELT AND/OR GEAR DRIVEN, DENTAL

Catalog Number 875205

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problems Burn(s) (1757); Burn, Thermal (2530)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 has not been returned as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.

Event Description

It was reported that a midwest e plus 1:5 ca overheated during use and burned a patient's cheek and tongue.It is unknown if any intervention was required.Additional information is being requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Handpiece didn't get hot.During evaluation handpiece failed specs due to bur bearing failure.Bearing was still attached to rotor but half of bearing was damaged.

• Brand Name: MIDWEST E PLUS 1:5 HIGHSPEED ATTACHMENT
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, BELT AND/OR GEAR DRIVEN, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH; fabrikstrasse 31; bensheim, D-646 25; GM D-64625
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS GMBH; fabrikstrasse 31; bensheim, hessen D-646 25; GM D-64625
• Manufacturer Contact: karl nittinger ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; suite 60w; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494424
• MDR Report Key: 8157388
• MDR Text Key: 130473470
• Report Number: 9614977-2018-00205
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K965238
• 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: 01/04/2019

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: 875205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/04/2019
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1