MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TULSA DENTAL PRODUCTS LLC PROMARK ENDO MOTOR HANDPIECE, DIRECT DRIVE, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number PMKEM1

Device Problem Output Problem (3005)

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

Event Date 02/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There has been a previous report received where this malfunction has caused file separation. Since separation of a file 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 was not returned for evaluation. However, the serial number was provided and a dhr review is planned. The results will be submitted as they become available.

Event Description

In this event it was reported a promark endo motor was auto reversing too quickly; no injury resulted.

• Brand Name: PROMARK ENDO MOTOR
• Type of Device: HANDPIECE, DIRECT DRIVE, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): TULSA DENTAL PRODUCTS LLC; 608 rolling hills drive; johnson city TN 37604
• Manufacturer (Section G): TULSA DENTAL PRODUCTS LLC; 608 rolling hills drive; johnson city TN 37604
• Manufacturer Contact: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 west philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178457511
• MDR Report Key: 13559827
• MDR Text Key: 288596487
• Report Number: 2320721-2022-00135
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EKX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K111078
• 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: 02/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 02/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: PMKEM1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/16/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No

Type of Device Usage