MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VDW GMBH RAYPEX 6; LOCATOR, ROOT APEX

Catalog Number	V041113000000
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect Measurement (1383)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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 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.
Event or Problem Description
In this event it is reported that a raypex 6 gave incorrect measurements.No injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results: siroforce no.(b)(4).Sent in parts: charger measuring cable file clamp diagnosis: battery defective parts and services required for repair: v041119000507 raypex 6 rechargeable battery 1.000 sf2 service fee 2 1.000 all complaints are monitored through the monthly product surveillance committee and a corrective action could be determined by the committee.

• Brand Name: RAYPEX 6
• Common Device Name: LOCATOR, ROOT APEX
• Manufacturer (Section D): VDW GMBH; bayerwaldstrasse 15; munich bayern 81737 ; GM 81737
• Manufacturer (Section G): VDW GMBH; bayerwaldstrasse 15; munich bayern 81737 ; GM 81737
• Manufacturer Contact: dan eagar ; 221 west philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178457511
• MDR Report Key: 23973479
• Report Number: 9611053-2026-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 9064167
• Product Code: LQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: E225V8411130000001
• UDI-Public: E225V8411130000001
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131907
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/17/2026

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: V041113000000
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown