MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TULSA DENTAL PRODUCTS LLC GT:SERIES X .06 030/25MM; FILE, PULP CANAL, ENDODONTIC

Catalog Number	SXR0603025
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
Date of Event	01/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As a result of this malfunction, the potential for surgical intervention exists to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function as evidenced by previous reported events with similar files.This event, therefore, 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 or Problem Description
In this event it is reported that gt:series x.06 030/25mm file broke during use.The broken part could not be retrieved and was incorporated into the filling.No injury.This is the 1 of 2 complaints.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results: return: customer returned 4x files in original cassette pack.All 4 files were checked under microscope and found no manufacturing marks or defects.Files were measured using (b)(4) (calibration date 8/16/2023) for d.5, d2, d4.7, d7.5, d11 and wire size and all files passed.File lands were measured using (b)(4) (calibration date 1/26/2024) and all files passed.See attached inspection forms.Engineering advised as no further testing required as sealed returned product meets specifications.Dhr: nothing unusual to report was found during dhr review.A query indicates no additional complaints have been received for this lot number.Failure mode: broken during use.Root cause: no defect proven.Conclusion code: no failure found.

• Brand Name: GT:SERIES X .06 030/25MM
• Common Device Name: FILE, PULP CANAL, ENDODONTIC
• 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: 18511006
• Report Number: 2320721-2024-00003
• Device Sequence Number: 6991151
• Product Code: EKS
• UDI-Device Identifier: D716SXR06030251
• UDI-Public: D716SXR06030251
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/07/2024

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 Catalogue Number: SXR0603025
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 01/12/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown